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Have cellulitis...on iv meds for 4 days..symptoms improving but have hard painful lump on leg in centre of affected area...should i get checked again?
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Yes: This could be normal or an abscess that may require incision and drainage.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Yes: You need to see if you are developing an abscess that potentially needs to be drained.
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