Question 1

what must i do if my puncture wound starts swelling?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

what medication can i use for cat bite/puncture wound to reduce swelling?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER for eval.: Infection rate from cat bites is high. You may need antibiotics.  If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years or your don't know - then you will a need another tetanus shot. Get prompt care. This can quickly become a serious problem.

Question 3

what do i do? swelling away from small puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Where and from what?: If this is from a nail or another object thru your shoe, or a cat bite to the hand you should definitely be seen by a doc.  There are countless other scenarios you would need to be seen for, and still countless others that would be no big deal. If you have increasing swelling, pain, redness, drainage, or if the puncture object was dirty or animal- go to ed. May need tetanus/antibiotics/excision.

Question 4

is swelling around a puncture wound considered normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but..: While all injuries get some swelling, swelling can also be a sign of bleeding underneath the skin, or infection.  Best to get evaluated by an md to make sure these complications are not occurring.

Question 5

i got a deep puncture wound in my leg yesterday. went to er. how long will it keep swelling?

Accepted Answer

: Some swelling from inflammation isn't unusual, but it shouldn't continue swelling unless you're bleeding ,developing infection or acute phlebitis. Was tetanus status reviewed?   Return to the ER and get reexamined.

Question 6

my punture wound is still swollen. what should i do to get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 7

cat bit me at the base of thumb 24 hours ago. swelling and redness that has (slightly) spread around one of the puncture wounds. mild pain. infection?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You need antibiotics and perhaps a tetanus shot. See a doctor.

Best wishes.

Question 8

i have been bitten quite badly by a cat on my hand. puncture wounds on both sides. have cleaned with dettol and put a dressing on but very painful and swelling. i am sure i had a tetanus injection in the past 10 years but not sure. what must i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection:  Go to ER. Cat bites can become badly infected which may lead to lose of function in the hand. The fact that it is swollen and painful suggests you have an infection. Please get seen at an Emergency Room. This could be serious.

Question 9

i was bitten and scratched by a cat about an hour ago on my hand. is some swelling normal
or indicate infection? i poured peroxide on the wounds and then applied lots of bacitracin. i am concerned that these punctures and scratches are a little swollen, a

Accepted Answer

Bacitracin : Bacitracin is not enough to prevent infection. Some swelling is normal, after a bite

b u t.......

Cats carry a bacteria in their saliva. Your skin also carries bacteria on it despite your hands being clean their is a natural bacterial flora on normal skin.

A cat bite is generally a sharp deep puncture that may carry either type of bacteria and since it is deep it is hard to wash out.

The typical antibiotic used for infection after a cat bite  is Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate)  in a non penicillin allergic person. If someone is allergic to penicillins, then the chose is different.

Specifically, pasteurella multocida is the most common bacteria from cat bites that is present in a cats mouth that causes infection in humans but  staph species on the human skin also can also cause infection.

Finally the swelling from the trauma of the bite, may fool all, but its best to be safe and rapid swelling that continues and begins to get red might need not only antibiotics but drainage by a surgeon.

Question 10

i was bitten by a dog and sufferred some puncture wounds and a broken hand.  the doctor prescribed amoxicillin.  its rwo days later and the swelling h?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Even with antibiotics, infections can occur. If the swelling is increasing, especially if it is associated with increasing pain and redness, you should get checked again.

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What do i do? swelling away from small puncture wound?

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Is swelling around a puncture wound considered normal?

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I got a deep puncture wound in my leg yesterday. went to er. how long will it keep swelling?

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My punture wound is still swollen. what should i do to get the swelling down?

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Cat bit me at the base of thumb 24 hours ago. swelling and redness that has (slightly) spread around one of the puncture wounds. mild pain. infection?

A member asked:

I have been bitten quite badly by a cat on my hand. puncture wounds on both sides. have cleaned with dettol and put a dressing on but very painful and swelling. i am sure i had a tetanus injection in the past 10 years but not sure. what must i do?

A member asked:

I was bitten and scratched by a cat about an hour ago on my hand. is some swelling normal or indicate infection? i poured peroxide on the wounds and then applied lots of bacitracin. i am concerned that these punctures and scratches are a little swollen, a

A member asked:

I was bitten by a dog and sufferred some puncture wounds and a broken hand. the doctor prescribed amoxicillin. its rwo days later and the swelling h?

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