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I think i may have a staph infection on my lower leg and its painful and causing swelling on my leg down to my ankle, its been be 4 days. is this normal ? it could it be infected?

Q: i think i may have a staph infection on my lower leg and its painful and causing swelling on my leg down to my ankle, its been be 4 days. is this normal ? it could it be infected?

No/yes: No it is not normal &amp; yes it can be infected. The description does not make this clear, but it is worth your having it evaluated before it gets worse.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No/yes: No it is not normal & yes it can be infected. The description does not make this clear, but it is worth your having it evaluated before it gets worse.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/15/2020

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A member asked:

I think i may have a staph infection on my lower leg and its painful and causing swelling on my leg down to my ankle, its been be 4 days. is this normal ? it could it be infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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