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I stepped on something unknown and cut my foot. the area around the cut is swollen. does that mean there's something inside?
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It is not unusual: to have some swelling and edema around the area of a cut. In addition it is not unusual to have something embedded in the tissues around a cut. The only way to tell for certain will be to see a health care professional and have the area (cut) examined and treated.
Answered 12/20/2017
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