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My sister had a knot on the side of her face dr said it was cellulitis she took antibiotics now her whole lower body is swollen should she go to er?
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YES: And the sooner the better as she may be allergic to the medication.
Answered 7/27/2013
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Yes: The two don't appear to have anything to do with each other.
Answered 7/25/2013
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Yes: This is one possible symptom of an allergic reaction or other unwanted drug reaction.
Answered 7/27/2013
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