Question 1

what is the treatment for puncture wound of the ear?

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Puncture eardrum: I assume you mean puncture of eardrum.  These will heal up without surgery in most cases.  Get chected by ent.

Question 2

i've got puncture wound of the ear. now what?

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See ent: See ent, ear nose throat doctor for examination and discussion of whether treatment is necessary. An audiology exam for hearing loss will part of ENT exam.

Question 3

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i experienced a bite on the inside of my ear,it has 2 black puncture wounds and is swollen and extremely painful,this occurred on sunday night and it isn't going away, should i be concerned?

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Ear pain: It sounds like you should see a doctor as soon as possible. You may need to go to an emergency room, I.m not sure. You may benefit from an urgent care clinic.

Question 4

what can cause a puncture wound?

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Puncture wound: Any object that is pointy and or sharp can have the ability to puncture the skin resulting in a penetrating wound.

Question 5

how can i treat my puncture wound?

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Keep it clean: Immediately clean with soap and water and cover with an over-the-counter triple antibiotic cream 2x/day.  Pad it with a protective dressing and keep it clean, dry and free from further pressure/trauma.  If it begins to become red, swollen or the pain worsens, see your doctor.  If you haven't had a tetanus vaccine in the past 5 years, you need one.

Question 6

what are fast ways to heal a puncture wound?

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Keep it clean: Need to keep it cleaned out and apply topical antibiotic.  It will also help to keep pressure off the area.

Question 7

i've got a puncture wound, what should i do?

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See below: Depending on what caused it, you need to make sure your tetanus vaccination is up to date and then soak in warm soapy water, apply antiseptic and band aid. If signs of infection see a doctor asap.

Question 8

must i seek immediate help if i have puncture wound?

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Puncture Wound: It is probably a good idea to have this looked at by your clinician since a puncture wound can cause structural and infectious problems (in addition to being painful). Your clinician will inquire about your tetanus immune status (a vaccine for tetanus is required every ten years). If you have a neuropathy, arterial disease and or are diabetic you must seek urgent help!

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: puncture wound?

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Puncture wound : A wound created by something sharp penetrating. Example a needle, a knife, a nail or a screw driver.

Question 10

what must i do if my puncture wound starts swelling?

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Go to doctor!: Fever, pus from the puncture wound, swelling/redness that's worsening, pain that is unusual or out of proportion, bleeding, ...If in doubt , call your doctor. These symptoms may mean your infection is getting worse, and may require surgical debrided net or IV antibiotics.

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