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A member asked:

A hand sewing needle entered the back of my lower part of my leg and i pulled it out, please what should i do again?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Needle: A puncture from a needle as long as it stops bleeding should be washed and kept clean and dry. Topical antibiotic can be applied. Call your provider and consider tetanus shot if not up to date.

Answered 2/9/2020

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