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Am diabetic, i steped on a nail, i thn visited a clinic where i received antitetanus injection.my leg became swollen the next day since then its swollen?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Infection: Sounds like it's now infected. See the doc again for re examination and antibiotics.

Answered 2/14/2014

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