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Got small scratch,puncture on wrist from microwave door. still tender and bruised. flexing my wrist hurts. what happened to my wrist? how do i fix it?
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Puncture: Make sure your tetanus vaccine is updated within the past ten years. Apply ice. Clean the area and apply antibiotic ointment. Take Alleve or Advil (ibuprofen). If pain and swelling worsen, consult a doctor to start an antibiotic.
Answered 9/5/2016
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