 [ Symptoms ] how to get rid of an infection with stitches  my mom fell and got a pretty deep cut in her knee and she had to get stitches it has gotten so swollen she cant really move out of bed with out being in a lot of pain she went to the doctors they told her it was an infection and gave her some antibiotics well that has been about 4 days and it has gotten worse shes allergic to penacilin so any suggestions [ Disease ] most helpful answer call the doctor again today i do not know which antibiotic or dosage she is on but if she is getting worse she may need a stronger dose or a different antibiotic