Cellulitis Symptoms WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Cellulitis Symptoms


Cellulitis is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and pain or tenderness. Cellulitis frequently occurs on exposed areas of the body such as the arms, legs, feet, and face. Other symptoms can include fever or chills and headaches. In advanced cases of cellulitis, red streaks may be seen traveling up the affected area. The swelling can spread rapidly. …read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Cellulitis is diagnosed by examining blood tests and wound culture.1
  • Treatment consists of resting the affected area, cleaning the wound site if present and taking oral antibiotics.2
  • Possible complications if not treated could be gangrene, sepsis, meningitis, or lymphangitis.3

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Research Notes References

  1. Mayo Clinic: Cellulitis: Tests And Diagnosis
  2. Wikipedia: Cellulitis Treatment
  3. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Cellulitis: Possible Complication

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