i live in hawaii, should i be more worried about possible tetanus contraction?

Question

I had my tetanus shot 3 years ago. I was cut by the door of a locker which caused me to bleed. Should i be worried about getting infected?

Answer 1

Tetanus everywhere: Tetanus is worldwide and occurs clinicaly more in warmer climates. Your location does not exempt you from this disease.

Answer 2

Yes: Tetanus occurs more commonly in warm and damp areas , with soil containing organic material. There is more risk of contracting tetanus in hawaii.

Answer 3

No matter where you : Live, being adequately immunized with the tetanus/diphtheria vaccine will prevent tetanus no matter what state you live in.

Answer 4

Bad menstrual cramps: Labor can take 24 to 36 hours. Early on labor pains feel very much like bad menstrual cramps. It can take 12 to 18 hours to get into active labor. The contractions of active labor are intense and come every 3 to 5 minutes. You usually cannot talk or walk during an active labor contraction.

Answer 5

Muscle cramps: Contractions feel like muscle cramps that we often get in our calf region but instead it is in a woman's abdominal region. If you are concerned you may be having contractions then you need to call your OB physician.

Answer 6

Not really: Most obs want to know approximately how far apart the contractions are. For example, "i have been having contractions 5 to 7 minutes apart for an hour and they are getting stronger, " or "i am having 10 to 12 contractions in an hour.".

Answer 7

Thanks for asking!: Not necessarily. The pattern and frequency gives the likely progression range and can let your caregiver know that a problem is occurring.

Answer 8

Depends on patient: The drug(s) chosen to stop preterm labor all have benefits and all have side effects. A drug may work in some patients and not in others. Some patients may need higher doses than others. Pre-existing medical conditions may not allow certain patients to use some drugs. An perinatologist (specialist in treating such problems) or an experienced ob-gyn doctor can help a patient decide on a plan.

Answer 9

None : Why do you want to stop constructions .... this practice of stopping contractions that are not causing cervical change is not appropriate so you need to talk to your own ObGyn

Answer 10

?? Labor: If you are not sure of what is going on, you should call your doctor or just go to labor and delivery at your hospital. It is always safer to be evaluated and find that everything is ok, than to wait until it is too late.

Answer 11

Discuss with OB: Decisions about when and where to be evaluated depend a lot on the history of the patient, any risk factors for bleeding, delivering early, problems with baby or mom, even bad weather. If contractions start, pregnant women can begin timing them and noting their strength and call the OB or physician on labor and delivery. If bleeding, preterm, high risk, etc., they can go to hospital by ambulance.

Answer 12

Call L&D: For typical term pregnancies when contractions are spaced every 3-5 minutes apart for an hour and do not go away with rest and hydration, that is when we advise you to go to the hospital. For preterm pregnancies or if you have complications such as placenta previa or bleeding you should go immediately. Call l&d or your doctor and they will help you decide when to go for your situation.

Answer 13

Menstrual cramps: Most of my patients describe contractions as being like menstrual cramps, to varying degrees of discomfort - from mild to severe. However, some patients perceive contractions only as pressure (or pain) in their backs, sides, or in their legs. Occasionaly i find a patient in labor, dilated 6 or 7 centimeters, who denies feeling contractions at all. Any rhythmic sensation could be contractions.

i live in hawaii, should i be more worried about possible tetanus contraction?

Ask U.S. doctors your own question and get educational, text answers — it's anonymous and free!

Ask U.S. doctors your own question and get educational, text answers — it's anonymous and free!

HealthTap doctors are based in the U.S., board certified, and available by text or video.

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Similar questions

What do contractions feel like?

Is it that helpful to have an accurate record of my contractions?

What is the safest oral drug to slow or stop contractions?

How do I know if I should go to the hospital for contractions?

What does a contraction feel like?

Related questions

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

People also asked

Disclaimer:

Get the free app for Members

Get the free app for Doctors