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A 23-year-old male asked:
I was diagnosed with umbilical cellulitis, how long does it usually take for it to go away? its been a few weeks since i went to the doctors and it hasnt gone away completely?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
You don't mention what your treatment was. Umbilical cellulitis is usually a bacterial infection that responds to a course of appropriate antibiotic treatment. If your umbilical area is reddened and feels like a burning sensation, go back to your physician for evaluation and appropriate treatment.
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Dr. Steven Brownanswered
Hand Surgery 41 years experience
may not have been appropriate antibiotics that were given, so infection not completely resolved have it rechecked may need a different antibiotic.
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Reviewed Jun 27, 2021
Last updated Jun 27, 2021
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