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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling On Fingers After An Injury
hello! I ve been clearing some blackberry bush and I got smacked in my finger knuckles. I didn t feel it but saw a big pool of blood, washed it off and rinse with alcohol. I ve noticed swelling and pain and starting to turn blue-green. should I seek medical attention? I did go back to check if it was poison ivy but not. it s blackberry for sure.
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
Hi.
If it is a blackberry bush for sure, you should get medical attention for the following reason:
1. You need a tetanus shot
2. You need to get the wound cleaned and dressed by medical personnel
3. It is better to start off on a prophylactic course of antibiotics
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
If it is a blackberry bush for sure, you should get medical attention for the following reason:
1. You need a tetanus shot
2. You need to get the wound cleaned and dressed by medical personnel
3. It is better to start off on a prophylactic course of antibiotics
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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