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I injured myself by accidentally hanging in between a copper or iron cableleading to choking- & it caused some scaring & swelling with a laceration that removed a tad bit of flesh. do i need in hospital treatment?

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Get examined now: you may have injuries in your throat or trachea. Get examined today.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/20/2019

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