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A member asked:
I got a thorn prick and now my finger is swelling. is this an emergency or can i wait to see my doctor?
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See Dr soon: It is not an emergency, but it is an urgency. There are certain infections you can get from a thorn that are treated with antibiotics. See a doctor within 3 days of the prick.
Answered 4/18/2016
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See your doctor ASAP: See your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room. Let them examine you and treat you.
Answered 10/25/2016
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