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I have cellulitis and got prescribed antibiotics last night. i started taking them but the pain is worse today than yesterday. should i be worried?
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Call your doctor: You did not mention the site of your infection. If the infection is getting worse, you should notify your doctor immediately. You may need systemic (iv or im) antibiotics.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Possibly: It generally takes several days for antibiotics to work. Not sure how bad your cellulitis is. Where it is. If the pain is worse then i wld see your doctor to be sure. You may need incision and drainage of an abscess or even debridement and IV antibiotics. Call your doctor or go to an urgent care facility or even er.
Answered 5/8/2018
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