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How long the swollen of the feet when you have cellulitis?
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Edema: Edema can last for several months after cellulitis has been cleared. It is part of its healing process. Try to elevate your legs, drink plenty of water and use support stockings whenever possible.
Answered 4/22/2018
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Difficult to know: The cause of the cellulitis must first be resolved before the swelling will have a chanc to go down.
Answered 8/25/2014
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3 days: Most patients need Antibiotics for Cellulitis. It takes on average 3 days for the swelling to go away. Should it persist longer, there could be possibility of resistant infection or other cause.
Answered 8/25/2014
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