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I've been bit on the side of my knee, it's constantly pussing, red area about size of tennis ball, skin hard to touch around bit. knee swollen?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See doctor: Your symptoms warrant examination and treatment by a doctor. If you do not have one, go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I've been bit on the side of my knee, it's constantly pussing, red area about size of tennis ball, skin hard to touch around bit. knee swollen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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