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Should I Visit The ER About Sudden Red Splotches On My Chest?

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Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2022
Question: Red splotches showed up on chest today. I think it's cellulitis. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow. Do I need to go to the emergency room right now? I think it's spreading up.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cellulitis associated with pain, tenderness, swelling and redness

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Cellulitis is associated with pain, tenderness, swelling, redness and warmth and sometimes fever.
If you have these complaints then it could be cellulitis.
Otherwise you can wait till tomorrow.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Should I Visit The ER About Sudden Red Splotches On My Chest?

Brief Answer: Cellulitis associated with pain, tenderness, swelling and redness Detailed Answer: Hi, Cellulitis is associated with pain, tenderness, swelling, redness and warmth and sometimes fever. If you have these complaints then it could be cellulitis. Otherwise you can wait till tomorrow. Regards Dr Asmeet