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What Causes A Painful Lump On The Shin Post Treatment For Cellulites?
I had cellulites in my left leg almost 3 weeks ago, I was in the hospital for 2 days. On antibiotics while in and 7 days after. I went back to er about 5 days ago, they said I have cellulites again. Off work for 3 days and on antibiotics again the swelling has gone down but I have a knot on my shin about halfway between ankle and knee. Back to work for 1 day, and below the knot is red and the knot is sore to touch! Is this cellulites or could it be something else?
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
cellulitis can recur.In such a situation usually a longer course of antibiotics is required.The sore knot on your shin could be consequence of cellulitis & will subside with a longer course of antibiotics.You may require anti-inflammatory medicines also along with antibiotics.
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