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What Do Redness In Knee Post Treatment For Cellulitis Suggest?

I fell down alittle over a month ago and ended up with my right leg from the knee down turning into cellulitis .i went for a DVT which came out negative . I was also put on antibiotics for ten days . Since finishing the medication I still have redness , although a smaller patch then it started with . I do have a dr appt in three days . Do u think I will need another round of antibiotics ?

posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2015

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Tue, 5 May 2020 Answered on

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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari's Response

Hi,

Redness is a sign of inflammation. Redness occurs because of localized vasodilation at the site because of inflammatory mediators. If present along with warmth and tenderness, its a sure diagnosis of persistent infection and requires further course of antibiotic or drainage.

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

Regards,
Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon

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What Do Redness In Knee Post Treatment For Cellulitis Suggest?

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