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A member asked:
Just finished keflex for cellulitis infection and responded well. skin no longer hot or red but still a little swollen. been 11 days, should i worry?
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No: Normal for it to still have some edema. You can use some light compression hose over the counter-- should help.
Answered 8/2/2020
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Not necessarily: It take some time for antibiotics to work and the inflammatory reaction to subside. If concerned see the doctor who gave you the antibiotics.
Answered 4/15/2014
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What's the cause?: 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 7/28/2013
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What is cellulitis like? I have deepened spots on my skin on butt, I have always thought those are called cellulitis and are caused by eating junk food and not exercising but now Ive read cellulitis is red swollen and abcess-like. Is mine cellulitis
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