I just got over cellulitis and now my ankle and foot swelled but are not red and don't hurt. the cellulitis was in my leg, from knee to ankle. help!

Compression: Rest, elevate leg and compression hose help with swelling. Make sure you have been evaluated for a blood clot if swelling persists. That is life threatening make sure you have follow up w primary care soon.

Elevate your leg: Swelling may persist for an extended period if the cellulitis was severe. Add an ace wrap as well.

Lymphedema: Swelling is a sign of not having good lymph drainage - it is a indication you have interference field. Usual cause is a previous scar or trauma in midline (if female episiotomy, csection). You improve lymphatics need lymph massage, mud packing of scars, complex de-congestive therapy with 4 layer wrap.

What's the cause: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria. If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.