A 43-year-old female asked:
how long can cellulitis go undetected?
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
It does not!: Cellulitis is usually a serious and rapidly progressive infection of the soft tissues. It produces pain, redness, local heat and frequently causing chills and fever. So it does not remain hidden for more than 24-48 hours. Of course there may be some exceptions but if it is hiding for more than 3-4 days, it is not cellulitis!
Answered on Apr 15, 2013
Dr. Robert Dorsey answered
36 years experience Wound care
Not long: If you have cellulitis the infection that is caused by it could produce pain with in hours.
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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Dr. Michael Miller answered
36 years experience Wound care
Not possible: 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 on Aug 28, 2013
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Depends on cause: Following appropriate management with i&d, debridement, culture and antibiotics, if necessary, it is likely that your cellulitiswilltake about 10 days ... Read More
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Dr. Morris Westfried answered
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Weeks: If untreated itvwill not resolve and get worse with bacteria spreading into your system. Must be treated early with appropriate antibiotic.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. M. Christine Lee answered
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Can improve: Cellulitis can last forever and can worsen with aging or weight gain. Weight loss thru diet and exercise can help reduce the appearance of cellulite p ... Read More
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiouris answered
23 years experience Infectious Disease
Days: Typically, uncomplicated cellulitis will start to improve in just a few days after appropriate antibiotic therapy has been initiated.
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