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What Causes Pain And Muscle Spasms In The Arms After A Nail Scratch?

I work with mentally handicapped people. One particular resident has been consistently sick. His hands and fingernails are always germ infested. He has an aggressive side, trying to hit, punch, kick, scratch etc. He got me last week, dug his nails deep into my arm and twists. I cleaned it up well. But this week, my arm has been stiff and sore, and at times very painful. My calve has been getting muscle spasms when walking, and I ve been very week and light headed. I m off work now. I actually just thought of this incident tonight, is it possibly a blood infection?
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Since you work with mentally handicapped people there are chances of getting various viral and bacterial infections. If you have an infection over the injury accompanied by body pain and fever then there are chances of blood infection from the nail. Also form what you say it seems more of an over work problem, it would be good to take some rest and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Also being hydrated with water and health drinks will keep you refreshed.

Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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What Causes Pain And Muscle Spasms In The Arms After A Nail Scratch?

Hi, Since you work with mentally handicapped people there are chances of getting various viral and bacterial infections. If you have an infection over the injury accompanied by body pain and fever then there are chances of blood infection from the nail. Also form what you say it seems more of an over work problem, it would be good to take some rest and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Also being hydrated with water and health drinks will keep you refreshed. Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks, Dr. Jenis Bhalavat