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I have a cut from a metal door from work and now my ankle is swollen what should i do?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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If: The cut is in the same region as the area of swelling you should seek an in-person evaluation to make sure there is a deeper/surrounding infection.

Answered 3/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have a cut from a metal door from work and now my ankle is swollen what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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