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I had celulitous. antibiotics cleared it up. does this make it easier to get it again?
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It depends: Have a comprehensive blood test from your dr. To rule out multiple medical conditions including diabetes which may lower your immune system and contribute to cellulitis. Don't forget these sensible advice-quit smoking if you do, attain and maintain your ideal body weight , exercise regularly, eat less fatty meals and more fruits and veggies. Enjoy life because we won't live forever!
Answered 10/23/2017
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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.
Answered 8/18/2013
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