Question 1

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 2

should i see a specialist for puncture wound of lip, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

Accepted Answer

Most likely he can: Your family doctor could handle it or if he could not he can recommend a specialist for you.

Question 3

what's the safest way to treat puncture wound of the lip?

Accepted Answer

Lip Puncture Wound: Get it evaluated in an er or urgent care. History and physical are required to assess for deep structure involvement, retention of foreign bodies, possible neurovascular damage, possible radiologic evaluation, updating tetanus status, etc. No other treatment may be required.

Question 4

what does it mean when a man has puncture wound of the lip?

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Exactly: It means he has an injury that caused a hole in his lip.  Usually caused by a sharp pointy object (like a tooth), or something that stabbed him, like a pin or knife.

Question 5

are there alternative therapies for puncture wound of the lip?

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Only If minimal: Alternative therapies may be reasonable in the face of minor trauma.

Question 6

are there tests to confirm the doctor's diagnosis of puncture wound of the lip?

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History,clinical exa: Most important is the history and then clinical examination.Usually there will be injury with sharp pointed object and a punctured wound on the skin surface.If there is a broken radio-opaque object in the wound it could be seen by x'ray.If it is a metal object and glasses with enough lead content you may see it by x'ray, but.Many of the modern glasses could be missed.Exploration of the punctured wo.

Question 7

maybe i worry too much, but i want to know how puncture wound of the mouth will affect my child's overall health.?

Accepted Answer

Varies by severity: Themouth is commonly exposed to trauma and is therefore accustomed and well suited  to uneventful healing in instances of minor trauma. In the event of more extensive trauma, meticulous repair will likely minimize deformity or loss of function. Tissue loss or electrical injuries or thermal burns are more likely to result in long term deformity.

Question 8

can a puncture wound in your mouth heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mouth puncture wounds will heal once the cause is treated. Wound bed need to be cleared of infection due to puncture so once there is no infection, inflammation tissue will heal. To accelerate healing use orally riboflavin - vitamin b2 in a higher dose and methionine - together these two supplements will help mouth lesions heal quicker.

Question 9

how long will it take for a puncture wound below the armpit to heal?

Accepted Answer

7-14 days: It depends on how bad or big or deep the wound. It usually take 1-2 weeks if that is bigger than 1 cm in diameter and not deeper than 2mm in depth.

Question 10

what is normal for a puncture wound? cover over from inside?

Accepted Answer

Red +/- scab: It depends on the size and depth of the puncture wound; a small puncture may have some light, thin drainage and a faint red ring around the wound and a small scab over the top.  A large puncture needs to heal from the base up.  If it covers with a scab too soon, it may become fluctuant (mushy) and develop into an abscess.  Deep puncture wounds (greater than 0.5cm) need to be seen by a physician.

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