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I have a hole in my leg like i've been shot what's the best way to deal with this?
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See a doctor: Holes do not appear in an extremity without a good reason. Go and get seen before this gets worse and threatens your leg.
Answered 2/12/2013
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See MD: For wound care and tetanus status. This may require debridement or wound exploration for removal of foreign bodies.
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