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Is it normal to have extra water retention following a knee laceration that required stitches (7)? i also did thyrogen therapy (2 shots) this week.

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Dr. Peter Duic answered

No: You should expect some localized swelling around the laceration from the injury. This should not however cause you to retain fluid elsewhere.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/13/2016

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have extra water retention following a knee laceration that required stitches (7)? i also did thyrogen therapy (2 shots) this week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Duic answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

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