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My wound in my achilles tendon is red, swollen and oozing out blood. i'm in alot of pain every time i get up or sit down. is this infection serious?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Achilles Wound: PLease get this checked. Signed of infection include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, warmth, purlent discharge, swelling and pinkness of surrounding tissue.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/25/2020

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A member asked:

My wound in my achilles tendon is red, swollen and oozing out blood. i'm in alot of pain every time i get up or sit down. is this infection serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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