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Had wrist cut 3 stitches 1month and a half later hand swells up and pain had xray waiting for results in short what could it be and what to do thank y?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Wrist pain: If the sutures had healed well then chances of infection at that site are low. But if there is swelling, pain, redness, discharge then likely it is infection. X-ray can also help to see if there is underlying arthritis.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/29/2019

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A member asked:

Had wrist cut 3 stitches 1month and a half later hand swells up and pain had xray waiting for results in short what could it be and what to do thank y?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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