Ways To Treat Cellulitis

Oral Antibiotics

Oral antibiotics are typically the first course of treatment when it comes to cellulitis. Without antibiotics, the infection can spread into the lymph nodes and then the bloodstream, which can be life-threatening. When you begin taking antibiotics, you should notice a definite improvement in your symptoms within three days. If you do not, notify your physician immediately.

If oral antibiotics are not sufficient to treat the infection, your physician may give you an intramuscular injection of antibiotics. In very serious cases, you may have to be hospitalized to receive intravenous antibiotics to clear up an infection.

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