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Does A Leg Cut Need Further Medical Attention?

Hi I bumped my lower left leleg on a tv yable last Thursday and I have a cut on my left lower leg and ive been cleaning it daily with bactine and applying Neosporin a couple times daily however it is pinkish red around my cut do I need to contact my dr for an antibiotic?
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think your wound is healthy. You need to visit doctor if you you have fever or pain is more. Otherwise you need to worry it will heel itself. You can discuss with your doctor about it.Hope your query get answered.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Does A Leg Cut Need Further Medical Attention?

Hi Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think your wound is healthy. You need to visit doctor if you you have fever or pain is more. Otherwise you need to worry it will heel itself. You can discuss with your doctor about it.Hope your query get answered. Wishing you a good health. Take care.