Open wound

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Open wound

Asked for Female, 14 Years

I've punched someone in the mouth and their teeth has cut open my skin causing it to bleed and water a lot. It's VERY swollen and it's very painful. I've read online that it's dangerous because of infection, is this right? Do I need medical attention?

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Dr. Dhanalakshmi K Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Kanchipuram · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dhanalakshmi K

Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Kanchipuram

Yes u need medical help because it's swollen. U need to take TT vaccine too

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