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Discharge coming from my puncture wound. what should i do?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Be seen: It sounds like you have an infection. Be seen.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See your doctor: Puncture wounds can lead of severe infections especially in diabetics. These infections could spread deep down to bone. If it gets severe enough, this could lead to loss of limb or even life. With puncture wounds, one may also develop tetanus. Have the wound properly evaluated and treated to avoid preventable complications.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Discharge from wound: You need to see a specialist as soon as possible. This may be an infectious process.
Answered 11/25/2012
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Get it evaluated.: When was your last tetanus shot? > 10 years or you don't know - get a tetanus shot. Purulent drainage? Red? Warm? Tender? Swollen? Red streaks? Please have this checked at an er or an acute care clinic.
Answered 2/7/2014
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