At Oxfordshire Chiropody & Podiatry, I often see patients with red, swollen, and tender lower legs . This is frequently misdiagnosed as bilateral cellulitis by GPs ... a condition that is incredibly rare , and requires hospitalisation . So if you've got two hot, red legs and have been given antibiotics by your doctor but otherwise feel fine, it's most likely NOT cellulitis. One of the most common concerns is whether it's a  serious infection like cellulitis —or something e