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A member asked:
I'm not really one for meds. what happens if you don't take the antibiotics for cellulitis with red streaking and instead apply cold compresses?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Trust your doc: If the antibiotics were prescribed following an exam I would suggest taking them. The compresses may help for symptom relief, but I doubt you will get better with no antibiotics.
Answered 8/13/2014
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Maybe...: You will be lucky and your body is able to mobilize enough defenses and heals itself. OR the infection can worsen and spread and lead to long term or even life threatening consequences. Your choice.
Answered 8/15/2014
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