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How To Treat Cut In Knuckle?
5 days ago I cut my knuckle on an ice machine at work... It might have needed stiches, but I didn t go to the doctor... This morning there was considerable swelling around the knuckle and the back of my hand. Any recommendations?? Besides a doctor visit? Thanks!
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
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Your cut over the knuckle in all likelihood has got infected. You should consider seeing a doctor and starting an antibiotic.
Warm saline compresses will help. Apply an over the counter antibiotic ointment like neosporin three times a day.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
Your cut over the knuckle in all likelihood has got infected. You should consider seeing a doctor and starting an antibiotic.
Warm saline compresses will help. Apply an over the counter antibiotic ointment like neosporin three times a day.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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