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Suggest Treatment For Infection From Thorn Prick
My 11 year old son had a thorn stuck in the top part of his foot (for over a week & didn t tell us). We got the thorn out & the area is red and swollen (nickel size in diameter). Some puss came out with pressure. What is the best way to clean/doctor this area. He is in some pain & is allergic to neosporin.
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hi,
If this prick us nickel sized and causing pus as stated by you then he will require oral antibiotics
( cephalosporins preferred) in half dose than adult.
Also there is need of cleaning this wound with Normal saline and savlon or dettol Solution.
After this,make a dressing with soframycin cream if allergic to neosporin for 3 days at least.
Take injection T.T. if not taken previously.
Consult nearest doctor and do treatment.
Thanks
If this prick us nickel sized and causing pus as stated by you then he will require oral antibiotics
( cephalosporins preferred) in half dose than adult.
Also there is need of cleaning this wound with Normal saline and savlon or dettol Solution.
After this,make a dressing with soframycin cream if allergic to neosporin for 3 days at least.
Take injection T.T. if not taken previously.
Consult nearest doctor and do treatment.
Thanks
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