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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Swelling And Pain Around The Wound?

earlier i ran across my yard and hit my foot on what i thought was a branch but it was actually a thin metal stick well about 30 seconds later i noticed a huge pool of blood around my foot and when i looked down my foot was squirting blood my husband thinks i nicked an artery. after 10 mins or so i got the bleeding to stop and washed it and put a bandage on it and now it keeps going through phases of bleeding alot and then stopping for a while. ive been keeping it up and now my foot is semi swollen around the hole in my foot and it has a throbbing pain. should i be worried?
                                                                 
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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I am sorry to hear that you cut your leg while working in the yard. From your description I am concerned that you may have injured an artery and may need stitches. Also because the area has become red and having increased pain i worry about possible infection. I recommend that you seek medical attention to properly look at the wound, update you on tetanus and manage overall wound care.

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What Causes Swelling And Pain Around The Wound?

Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concerns and questions I am sorry to hear that you cut your leg while working in the yard. From your description I am concerned that you may have injured an artery and may need stitches. Also because the area has become red and having increased pain i worry about possible infection. I recommend that you seek medical attention to properly look at the wound, update you on tetanus and manage overall wound care. Hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns