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Suggest Remedy For Cellulitis In Leg

I have cellulitis in my leg and have finished two one week rounds of antibitics. There swelling and heat have largely decreased, but there is still a circle with a 10cm diameter on my leg. So I need to go in for another round of antibiotics, or will this clear up on its on from here on out?
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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My Dear

Thanks for contacting Healthcaremagic!

Your details have been analyzed and I think that the activity due to infection has subsided although complete recovery is just a few days away. You are advised to keep the leg in elevated position especially while sitting and lying so that swelling recedes and blood circulation improves. the color that you have mentioned is due ti inflammatory response of the body and in almost all patients disappears completely as the process subsides. You need not undergo any tests or change of medicines but continue with current regime as that has already helped and soon it would be alright.

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Suggest Remedy For Cellulitis In Leg

My Dear Thanks for contacting Healthcaremagic! Your details have been analyzed and I think that the activity due to infection has subsided although complete recovery is just a few days away. You are advised to keep the leg in elevated position especially while sitting and lying so that swelling recedes and blood circulation improves. the color that you have mentioned is due ti inflammatory response of the body and in almost all patients disappears completely as the process subsides. You need not undergo any tests or change of medicines but continue with current regime as that has already helped and soon it would be alright. Best wishes from Healthcaremagic.