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Cellulitis (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

Call your doctor if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of cellulitis:

  • Fevers or chills

  • Redness on the skin

  • Red streaks from skin

  • Increased warmth in the affected area

  • Swelling

  • Tenderness

  • Drainage from the skin
Go to the hospital's emergency department if you have any signs or symptoms of cellulitis, especially the following:
  • High fevers or chills

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Obvious enlargement or hardening of the reddened area

  • Increasing pain

  • Numbness of the reddened or tender area when lightly touched

  • Other medical problems that may be affected by even a minor infection



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