Question 1

is someone able to be hired who has had a leg cut off?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many people with amputations of the leg are gainfully employed or able to find work. That being said there may be types of work that are no longer possible.

Question 2

what is the treatment for leg cut?

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Cover it: Most superficial left cuts can be treated with a thorough rinse with clean water , a mild soap, and an sterile bandage cover.  Deeper cots may require cleaning with peroxide, then clean water, a mild anticeptic, and sterile bandage. For any  cut wher fat or muscle tissue is exposed; seek medical attention if possible as a tetanus injection may be advisable.

Question 3

my son has a small lump under his skin on his chest. it appears purple like a bruise . he had one on his leg +cut it open, inside was a black round ?

Accepted Answer

Angioma?: It sounds like an angioma, but i would strongly suggest that you not cut open lesions; that's how infections happen. And if it is in fact an angioma, it will bleed like stink.  Let your doctor or a dermatologist take a look.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: leg laceration?

Accepted Answer

Wound/cut: Laceration is a medical term that means a cut or a wound

Question 5

leg laceration, may be infected, who do i see?

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Doctor : I would see either your primary care doctor or go to the nearest emergency room. They can check you for infection and refer you to a surgeon if necessary.

Question 6

my back leg laceration with heat and swelling?

Accepted Answer

Leg cut: If there is a leg laceration with heat and swelling, there may be an infection. Wash it with soap and water, cover it with a sterile bandage with an antiseptic and go to your physician ASAP.

Question 7

what is the best way to repair a deeply cut leg?

Accepted Answer

Medical Intervention: Depending of depth and cause - it may need to be explored & sutured. Many need tetanus shot.

Question 8

what can i do to keep a cut on my leg from scarring?

Accepted Answer

It will heal with sc: The cut in leg treated with stitches or without will always leave a scat depending on the size of the cut.

Question 9

my grandma cut her leg now it's leaking fluid?

Accepted Answer

Go to Urgent Care: Get her to an Urgent Care or ER if the fluid is more than a tiny ooze whether or not it's blood. As an elderly woman of unknown medical condition, this could be a serious and correctable issue. So, go. If it's not necessary - ask for ways you can better evaluate this decision in the future. Thanks for being a good grandchild! Best!

Question 10

if i have an infected cut on my leg, what is the best way to cure it?

Accepted Answer

Good care: Depending on the severity of the wound you might need oral and topical antibiotics for this see your physician.  If not so severe then wash the wound gently two to three times daily with soap and water to remove debris and keep the tissue pink.  Apply topical antibiotics; including colloidal silver and keep it covered until healed.

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