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Suggest Remedy For Hard Lump At The Site Of Cellulitis Below The Eye

ive been told i have cellulitis im on oral antibiotic but dont see any improvement my local hospital ruled out the need for iv antibiotics as my blood count came back normal and that my body was fighting infection theres also a very hard lump at site of the cellulitis which is on my cheek just bellow my eye what would be the next stage if antibiotics dont clear it
Mon, 3 Aug 2020
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Hello,

The cellulitis is mostly related to gram positive bugs infecting the subcutaneous space. If precise course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications with icing approach do not resolve the lump totally, then due consideration must be done for alternative approach of cure.

Such majority of the cases end up with incision and drainage procedure by consultant surgeon. However, your treating doc is best person to decide the real mode of therapy needed by your clinical condition.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Hard Lump At The Site Of Cellulitis Below The Eye

Hello, The cellulitis is mostly related to gram positive bugs infecting the subcutaneous space. If precise course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications with icing approach do not resolve the lump totally, then due consideration must be done for alternative approach of cure. Such majority of the cases end up with incision and drainage procedure by consultant surgeon. However, your treating doc is best person to decide the real mode of therapy needed by your clinical condition. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon