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I got stitches in a deep wound on my knee a few weeks ago. it is swollen and oozing clear fluid and is tolerable but painful to walk on?
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Recheck: Cetainly call the physician who performed the surgical repair and make an appointment for a recheck and a wound culture. Are you taking antibiotics now??
Answered 8/10/2014
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See physician: please see a physician right away. It may be infected and needs care as soon as possible
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