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How long does it take for cellulitis swelling in foot to go down?
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Days to weeks.: The swelling may last some time but may be helped by mild compression therapy. See a vascular doctor to evaluate your circulation and determine how much compression you can tolerate.
Answered 6/28/2017
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Try this.: It is important to help the swelling come down with both: 1. Light compression applied such as an ace wrap extending from just behind toes to a few inches above the area of swelling; and 2. Elevation of the swollen area above the heart for about one hour each time, several times per day. These will also improve the circulation to infected skin and help heal infection faster as well.
Answered 12/1/2017
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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 7/10/2017
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