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A 37-year-old female asked:

Cellulitis in my ankle, treated with fluocloxacillin 500 mg 4 a day from 10 days ago. it responded, but slight pain if touch, uncomfy if walk on heels?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood
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Podiatry 37 years experience
Cellulitis: If the area is still painful to walk on your heel - I am assuming this is a splinting mechanism ? - then you should see your treating physician .
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