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How Can A Wound On The Lower Leg Be Treated?

i fell on to a metal grating, which put a slight cut on my leg below my knee. It bruised and swelled up a little above the cut on the outside of my knee. I can put total weight on it and can move my knee. Where the bruises are, i have an asleep sensation from the shin to above the knee on the outside of leg. Should I get it xrayed?
Thu, 19 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* The presentation of narrated symptoms suggest that there is inflammation changes with possible nerve effect giving asleep sensation.

* My suggestions to get better faster
- Immediately consult your family doc or PCP and get an injection of Tetanus toxoid as the injury was through metal.
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid.
- Ice application over the affected part helps great.
- Let the consultant decide need of x-ray after your assessment.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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How Can A Wound On The Lower Leg Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * The presentation of narrated symptoms suggest that there is inflammation changes with possible nerve effect giving asleep sensation. * My suggestions to get better faster - Immediately consult your family doc or PCP and get an injection of Tetanus toxoid as the injury was through metal. - Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid. - Ice application over the affected part helps great. - Let the consultant decide need of x-ray after your assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.