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Where is the wound and how it occurred
Do you have any known medical problem or are you taking any medicines
What is the approximate size of the wound
Have you been to any doctor to get it examined
Regards
Thanks for asking
Where is the wound and how it occurred
Do you have any known medical problem or are you taking any medicines
What is the approximate size of the wound
Have you been to any doctor to get it examined
Regards
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