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I fell in scraped my leg on the 13th i been noticing it's getting red and more swollen as time goes by. what should i do?
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See doctor: Sometimes scrapes that seem minor can get infected. It is best to see a doctor and let them determine if you need antibiotics. Untreated infections can become very serious.
Answered 2/2/2015
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