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A member asked:
Why didn't my nail puncture wound bleed? it was a rusty nail and went deep into the foot through my shoe - last tetanus 3 years ago?
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Puncture wounds varI: In size and bleeding can vary.See M.D. Promptly for evaluation.
Answered 9/4/2014
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Normal: Went in deep in sole, thick skin . Not need to bleed.
Answered 8/29/2015
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See below: It can depend on where and how deep it went into the foot. Also upon removal of the nail the wound may have sealed if it was a small nail.
Answered 12/31/2016
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Debridement: Deep puncture wounds can be potentially dangerous as one may develop tetanus, or a number of other types of deep infections. If the wound was deep enough they may lead to bone infections. You may need periodic debridement of you wound to remove any unhealthy tissue.
Answered 7/16/2018
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