A member asked:

Step on a nail yesterdy but i just wrap it with cloth.but it wont stop bleeding and the area is swollen and vry red.aside fr going to doc wht cn i do?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Several: Tetanus shot is important. Local pressure should stop any local bleeding. May need cleaning and debridement of puncture, and antibiotics. These can be quite dangerous so see a doctor.

Answered 9/26/2013

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