Question 1

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 2

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 3

i was bitten by my cat last night, its actually a puncture wound. what are some signs that i should go see a doctor?

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Cat Bite: I hoped that you washed it with copious amounts of water.
The signs can be redness, pus coming from the wound, swelling, inflammation, streaks of redness, fever, pain, etc.

Question 4

would a puncture wound infected with tetanus typically exhibit some obvious signs?

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Have it evaluated.: Deep puncture wounds can be potentially dangerous as one may develop tetanus, or a number of other types of deep infections.   If the wound was deep enough they may lead to bone infections.  If you develop pain, redness, swelling or other signs of infection seek medical attention to get the proper care.

Question 5

hi doctor

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 6

how is a puncture wound treated?

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Puncture wound: Rx for a puncture wound requires copious cleansing of the wound with Normal Saline washes, deriding any devitalized tissue, clean wound care products and observation. Depending on the circumstances, a culture may be taken and emperic antibiotics may be given pending the results of the culture. Also, we recommend that a patient with a puncture have up-to-date coverage with a tetanus shot.

Question 7

what do i do for a puncture wound of lip?

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First aid: For a minor puncture wound, wash it with soap and warm water, apply pressure to stop bleeding. If is is irregular, has a flap, is large or deep, stitches using plastic technique will give a better cosmetic result.

Question 8

how do you treat puncture wound of the foot?

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History,Physical Exa: How did it happen?Arelatively clean sharp object like a needle or a piece of glass or a dirty contaminated rusty nail?First, status of immnisation.If needed give tetanustoxoid.How old is the injury?If it is recent, clean the wound with antiseptic solutions.Is there a possibility of a retained foreign body?Eg, piece of glass , piece of wound or piece of metal and then the question of antibiotocs.All de.

Question 9

what is the treatment for puncture wound of the arm?

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Puncture wound arm: Tx similar for all puncture wounds: cleanse with soap & water; remove foreign bodies; apply sterile dressing. Provide antibiotics if appropriate. Update tetanus prophylaxis if indicated. Wound checks to monitor progress. If foreign body present, may need xray to determine extent of penetration/damage to vital structures.

Question 10

what puts someone at risk for puncture wound of the foot?

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Exposed feet: Other than the obvious answer of walking with unprotected feet over sharp objects, the most probable risk is neuropathic conditions of the feet with diabetes being the most common reason. This predisposes individuals to not be aware of trauma and predispose to injury. Numerous other conditions may be responsible for lower extremity neuropathy.

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