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Stapler pin puncture wound.

2018-01-13 11:56:51
I poked myself with a stapler pin in my thumb nail, took a tetanus shot the next day its been two days the same is paining a lot and my thumb is swollen. Also small part of skin has turned pale and hard near the nail. too much pain, took a combiflam for pain but of no effect. what to do?
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U need antibiotics...Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-01-14 10:53:52

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