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Needle stick injury
I just had a needle stick injury while giving insulin to my uncle subcutaneously. Is it worrisome? Should I have to take any injection or immunoglobulin?
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Forget it.
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Depends upon the serology status of the person
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Do not worry clean and apply antiseptic
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Connect please
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
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11 yrs exp
Chennai
If their serology is negative u don’t need to worry
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Just wash it with soap.
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Dr. Kowshik
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1 yrs exp
Dindigul
In needle stick injury we should be aware whether patient is having any hepatitis b or c positive or hiv positive....if anything is positive it will cause troubles but if they are negative don't worry nothing will bother you
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Take paracetamol 500mg if the injury causes pain
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