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I was told spot on leg is cellulitis, i've been on 2 antibiotics but there's a huge spot that feels really squishy and leg aches in the bone, normal?

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Leg cellulitis?: Go to ER NOW for IV antibiotics and possible surgical decompression!

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

I was told spot on leg is cellulitis, i've been on 2 antibiotics but there's a huge spot that feels really squishy and leg aches in the bone, normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

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