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Hello, i cut the top of my foot with a piece of steel 3 days ago. my foot is still sore because the cut is on the fold of the foot and leg, its a little red and i have noticed now that my foot is swollen, just want to know if i should worry?

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

PERHAPS SEEK DR: Hard to say. Is your tetanus updated? You could get an infection and need antibiotics. I would check with you doctor.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 11/13/2020

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A member asked:

Hello, i cut the top of my foot with a piece of steel 3 days ago. my foot is still sore because the cut is on the fold of the foot and leg, its a little red and i have noticed now that my foot is swollen, just want to know if i should worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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