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I stepped on a rose thorn and my foot is very sore, do i need to see a doctor?
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Puncture injury: It would be normal to have pain at the site of a puncture wound. However, if there is redness in the area, this could be a sign of infection. Play it safe and see a podiatrist.
Answered 5/6/2019
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