Hi Linda, Cellulitis is a skin infection. The swollen ankles aren't a symptom of it but from what I understand it makes the skin there more susceptible to it. The Mayo Clinic site says:
Introduction: Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly. Skin on lower legs is most commonly affected, though cellulitis can occur anywhere on your body or face. Infections on the face are more common in children and older adults. Cellulitis may affect only your skin's surface — or, cellulitis may also affect tissues underlying your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream. Left untreated, the spreading infection may rapidly turn life-threatening. That's why it's important to seek immediate medical attention if cellulitis symptoms occur. More information can be found here: _http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulitis/DS00450_ (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulitis/DS00450) Barbara H. from TMIC _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 3/26/2008 6:40:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, What is cellulitis? I also start the day out with thin ankles and end up with fat ones. I find not eating any salty junk food and cutting way back on sodium helps. I also find if I can lay down for about an hour a day, seems to help. Linda in Pa **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001)
