Question 1

if we treat my child's puncture wound of the toe will it be gone, or do i need to keep worrying?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If properly evaluated, treated and managed, the wound should heal uneventfully.

Question 2

above my third toe is a puncture wound that won't heal. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If you have a non healing wound, you need to see a doctor to have it evaluated.

Question 3

small(not deep) puncture wound on side of big toe from clean piece of metal. flushed it & antibio ointment.  last tetanus in '09.  do i need another?

Accepted Answer

No: Your prior booster in 09 will have you covered. If you had dragged your open wound through a lot of soil and debris, and left it untended over a long period, it might be a benefit to some. Some advise landscapers and other outside workers to boost at 5 years if their work constantly exposes them to the tetanus spores.Your case does not rise to that level of concern.

Question 4

help with my small puncture wound? earlier today (around 5+ hours ago) a small thorn-like object punctured the bottom of my toe, right at the bend. it bled for a couple minutes, and i made sure there was no remaining bits of the thorn in my foot, cleaned

Accepted Answer

There : There is probably still a piece of thorn inside.  Infections take 48 hours to develop, so i doubt what you're feeling is infection.

You can try soaking it in plain warm water, which might help whatever is still in there to surface, but you really should go see a podiatrist and have the little sucker out.

It's a thorny issue, but i think you get the point!

(sorry).

Question 5

how do you take care of a puncture wound on sole of your foot?

Accepted Answer

See doc: Will need good evaluation, tetanus, and likely appropriate antibiotics.  Always possibly may need to be cleaned out better, and ensure no retained foreign bodies.

Question 6

how do you treat puncture wound of the foot?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

what can i do about a puncture wound on the bottom of my foot?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Make sure your tetanus booster is up to date, and seeing a doctor can make sure it can heal without having a deep infection develop.

Question 9

is it normal for a sewing needle foot puncture wound to take a long time to heal?

Accepted Answer

No: See a podiatrist asap. Don't play around with puncture wounds. There could be a deeper underlying infection etc. How about tetanus history? Any sore/ wound that doesn't heal i a healthy person should be seen sooner than later.

Question 10

i have a very good health food store with a knowledgeable owner. if she suggests a certain root or herb, can i use it safely for puncture wound of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Only if simple: Adter completing a medical and surgical evaluation and confirming tetanus status, you could consider health food supplements but i would discuss with your physician first.

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If we treat my child's puncture wound of the toe will it be gone, or do i need to keep worrying?

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Above my third toe is a puncture wound that won't heal. what should i do?

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Small(not deep) puncture wound on side of big toe from clean piece of metal. flushed it & antibio ointment. last tetanus in '09. do i need another?

A member asked:

Help with my small puncture wound? earlier today (around 5+ hours ago) a small thorn-like object punctured the bottom of my toe, right at the bend. it bled for a couple minutes, and i made sure there was no remaining bits of the thorn in my foot, cleaned

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How do you take care of a puncture wound on sole of your foot?

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How do you treat puncture wound of the foot?

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

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What can i do about a puncture wound on the bottom of my foot?

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Is it normal for a sewing needle foot puncture wound to take a long time to heal?

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I have a very good health food store with a knowledgeable owner. if she suggests a certain root or herb, can i use it safely for puncture wound of the foot?

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