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Can stitches on the knee cause the knee to feel warm?
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Stitches: Stitches, no. Inflammation, healing, or infection--yes.
Answered 1/1/2023
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It is possible: If the stitches are the cause of inflammation or infection they can cause the affected area to feel warm.
Answered 4/8/2013
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