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Tip Of Finger Punctured By A Tiny Electrical Wire. Taken Tetanus Shot. Still Hurts. Suggestion

the tip of finger was punctured by a tiny electrical wire smaller than the size of a sewing thread and it didn t bleed at all. I went to get a tetanus shot. it s been 4 days now and it still hurts and my finger has a slight swelling 2 inches away from the wound. do I have infection and should I get a prescription for antibiotics?
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
After going through your history, puncture 4 days back usually heals in 2- 3 days as it is small, but if pain and swelling persist then please get examined by doctor to check if there is any infection.
A short course of antibiotics and analgesic and anti inflammatory drug may be required.
If neglected then pus formation can lead to abscess formation which requires incision and drainage of pus a small surgery, so take care.
Please get proper prescription in the meantime if pain is there you can take a paracetamol to comfort yourself.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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Tip Of Finger Punctured By A Tiny Electrical Wire. Taken Tetanus Shot. Still Hurts. Suggestion

Hi, Welcome to HCM, After going through your history, puncture 4 days back usually heals in 2- 3 days as it is small, but if pain and swelling persist then please get examined by doctor to check if there is any infection. A short course of antibiotics and analgesic and anti inflammatory drug may be required. If neglected then pus formation can lead to abscess formation which requires incision and drainage of pus a small surgery, so take care. Please get proper prescription in the meantime if pain is there you can take a paracetamol to comfort yourself. Take care. Good Luck. Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.