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Is it normal for swelling and pain to get worse with in two days of treatment for cellulitus?
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Yes it can: yes it can it take a while for the antibiotic to reach a therapeutic level in the blood so the cellulitis will get worst before it start getting better did you have iv antibiotic or oral because it does make a difference if the redness and pain continue to get worst specially if it is associated with chills you better go to the emergency room or at least let your doctor know how are you doing
Answered 9/29/2016
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No: Cellulitis is infection throughout the skin layers. It can spread rapidly as the skin is an all encompassing covering we have over our whole body. Cellulitis, when treated with the right medications and methods, usually shows signs of response within the first 1-2 days. If not, the provider who is treating the infection needs to know promptly about the changes in symptoms and appearance.
Answered 8/5/2014
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