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I dropped a knife on my foot went to the emergency room for the small cut and all was good now a week later it's swollen?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

infection: Could be the cut is getting infected. Is it red? Anything draining from it? I recommend seeing your physician (not er) to have it look at. You might need antibiotics at the discretion of your physician.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/14/2015

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Infection: You probably have an infection. See a doctor for evaluation.

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/14/2015

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A member asked:

I dropped a knife on my foot went to the emergency room for the small cut and all was good now a week later it's swollen?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

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