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A 33-year-old male asked:

Got cellulitis on lower leg, taking meds n its going away but now feels like there is fluid on top of foot next to toes it don't hurt, feels like jello, ?

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Dr. Martin Tyson
Dr. Martin Tysonanswered
Addiction Medicine 29 years experience
Edema: Likely just a normal response to your infection with some swelling , or edema. Can try elevation, and some light compression to help. Should improve with time.
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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman
Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
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More info: Is it raised and moveable ? That ma be separate problem like a ganglion cyst but its possible to be more cellulitis in the foot. I would seek treatment.
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