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My dad age 58 had pneumonia last week, few days later got cellulitis, got antibiotics for it. cellulitis dont hurt and not red, but swelling got worse?
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Call his doc!: The swelling should not be getting worse, ideally. Please call his doc now, or the doc covering for him. If only one leg is swollen there is a possibility of of blood clot in his leg. If both legs are getting more swollen, it could be related to his heart or lungs. Do call or take him to the ER, maybe both!
Answered 6/10/2018
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