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Charlie Horse In Calf, Red, Swollen Calf, Hurts To Walk, Have Cellulitis, Given Antibiotic. Is It Normal?

I had a chalrie horse in my right calf about 2 weeks ago that last about an hour and a half. I went to the hospital 2 days latter because the calf was swollen, red in color, and hurt to walk. I was told i have celluticus and given antibotics to take for a week. the redness is gone but the swelling is still there. is this normal?
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hi if the swelling remains for 2 weeks it is unusual in cellulitis once redness gone.you shoulkd go for physician consultation again.
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Charlie Horse In Calf, Red, Swollen Calf, Hurts To Walk, Have Cellulitis, Given Antibiotic. Is It Normal?

hi if the swelling remains for 2 weeks it is unusual in cellulitis once redness gone.you shoulkd go for physician consultation again.