Cellulitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Treatment #1: Outpatient Care
In mild cases of cellulitis, outpatient care is sufficient. It involves oral antibiotic therapy that is selected based on the suspected organism and symptoms of cellulitis. The antibiotics can range from 7 to 14 days of treatment. In cases where there is slow response to therapy, antibiotics may be necessary until the inflammation in the affected area resolves. If there is no improvement, resistance or an alternative diagnosis should be considered.
Pain medication may also be prescribed if you have intense pain or fever. The elevation of the affected area can help reduce the swelling and pain. To help remove purulent discharge from any open wounds, cool sterile saline dressings can be useful.
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