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I cut my toe 2 nights ago on a piece of glass and the cut won't close and is swollen. what should i do?
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See a doctor as you : May need an antibiotic, ice so the swelling goes down. Tetanus history is good to know as well. You must stop any bleeding as well with compression and bandage.
Answered 2/6/2016
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