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Cut Leg While Snowboarding. Had Stitches. Stitches Hurting, Swelling, Numbness Around It. Matter Of Concern?
I cut my leg open snowboarding 6 days ago went to the hospital and got 4 stitches. They said it was close to the bone but they did X-rays and said I didn t hit the bone. They told me to look for swelling , pus , etc. I went to the doctors 3 days ago and she said it was fine and to come back next week to get the stitches out. Today it s been slightly hurting on and off all day and now it s swollen and a little numb around it.. Should I be concerned?
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your query, I would suggest that you should go to your doctor for a clinical evaluation. Swelling and numbness at stitch site is not a normal phenomenon and needs medical attention.
You may need an antibiotic along with an anti-inflammatory and serratiopeptidase for relief from your symptoms.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your query, I would suggest that you should go to your doctor for a clinical evaluation. Swelling and numbness at stitch site is not a normal phenomenon and needs medical attention.
You may need an antibiotic along with an anti-inflammatory and serratiopeptidase for relief from your symptoms.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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