Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following cellulitis–related questions:

1. Do my symptoms suggest that I have cellulitis?
   
   
2. What methods will you use to determine if I have cellulitis?
   
   
3. Does cellulitis pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
4. What may have caused me to develop cellulitis?
   
   
5. What are my treatment options?
   
   
6. When can I expect the condition to improve?
   
   
7. Will I require hospitalization?
   
   
8. What are my chances of developing cellulitis again in the future?
   
   
9. What steps can I take to prevent cellulitis?
   
   
10. For what cellulitis-related symptoms should I seek immediate medical attention?