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What Is The Treatment For A Sore Lump On The Skin?

i was hit by a car 4 years ago and my elbow went through the windscreen. A c shaped flap of skin came away and they attached it back via stitches. After these were removed i think a bit of plastic from them is still stuck in the skin as there is a lump under the scar and it is sore. Is this possible and can it be removed?
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.It could be just infection / inflammation in the area of previous injury.
2.One who did would have given proper clean up to the wound and stitch the area, and if a plastic thing left under the skin for over 4 years will cause even early infections.
3.However you get an GP appoint meant and let him examine the area and a course of antibiotic should be enough.
4.Depending on location and infection status / pus collection an incision and drainage might be needed.
5.So see doctor and get the needful investigations done.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Is The Treatment For A Sore Lump On The Skin?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It could be just infection / inflammation in the area of previous injury. 2.One who did would have given proper clean up to the wound and stitch the area, and if a plastic thing left under the skin for over 4 years will cause even early infections. 3.However you get an GP appoint meant and let him examine the area and a course of antibiotic should be enough. 4.Depending on location and infection status / pus collection an incision and drainage might be needed. 5.So see doctor and get the needful investigations done. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.