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I cut my finger now my hand is swollen?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Be seen: You need to be seen. It sounds like you have an infection. Maybe a very serious one. Be seen immediately.

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Answered 1/25/2020

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GET SEEN=infection: The cardinal signs of infection: swelling/pain/redness/warmth so if your finger laceration (cut) happened about 3-5 days ago then the timing is right to develop a cellulitis (skin indection). Hand cellulitis is serious so it is time to get seen. You may need I.V. Antibiotics for proper treatment.

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