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Suggest Treatment After Injuring Vein On Leg
Question: Hi, I poked my vein on my leg while doing yard work. The bleeding has stopped I a concerned.
Brief Answer:
Hi Please consult a doctor for further action.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I did review your concern mam.
If the bleeding has stopped then it is a good thing.
Since there was a open wound and bleeding has occurred, I would recommend you clean it with a mild antibacterial soap and water and then consult a doctor.
I suppose you were doing yardwork while getting injured, so it is better to get a tetanus vaccine for prophylaxis within a day or two if you have not been immunized in last 5 years.
Also soft dressing and prophylactic antibiotic will help in preventing any local infection.
So all in all My recommendations would be-
1) clean the wound with mild soap and water and apply a clean gauze or cotton piece if you have at home (from a first aid kit).
2) Consult a doctor for wound analysis, wound dressing, tetanus toxoid immunization and prophylactic antibiotic.
I hope this helps.
let me know if you have any more questions or concerns.
Wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dr Parth Desai
Hi Please consult a doctor for further action.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I did review your concern mam.
If the bleeding has stopped then it is a good thing.
Since there was a open wound and bleeding has occurred, I would recommend you clean it with a mild antibacterial soap and water and then consult a doctor.
I suppose you were doing yardwork while getting injured, so it is better to get a tetanus vaccine for prophylaxis within a day or two if you have not been immunized in last 5 years.
Also soft dressing and prophylactic antibiotic will help in preventing any local infection.
So all in all My recommendations would be-
1) clean the wound with mild soap and water and apply a clean gauze or cotton piece if you have at home (from a first aid kit).
2) Consult a doctor for wound analysis, wound dressing, tetanus toxoid immunization and prophylactic antibiotic.
I hope this helps.
let me know if you have any more questions or concerns.
Wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dr Parth Desai
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