A 44-year-old member asked:
My back leg laceration with heat and swelling?
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Dr. Corinne Kaudereranswered
Wound care 36 years experience
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.
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