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What Causes Swelling And Pain After Stepping Onto A Thorn?

i just stepped on a thorn tree nettle, it went through my sole and i still had to pull it out of my foot it was stuck in my foot and now the top an bottom of my foot is swelling and i have this pain in my foot, when i try to walk on it i can feel the tightness and swelling in my foot. this just part of it or should i have it checked out, and r they poisioness or not ill send pic of thron if u need Thank You
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared, it can be due to local inflammation caused by trauma and complicated by infection locally so it's better to get it reviewed by a general surgeon as it may need incision and drainage as well topical and oral antibiotics like ciprofloxacin or coamoxiclav etc.

Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief.

It should also be reviewed for any possibility of any allergic reaction or poisonous material or any part of thorn left. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards
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What Causes Swelling And Pain After Stepping Onto A Thorn?

Hi, Based on the history you have shared, it can be due to local inflammation caused by trauma and complicated by infection locally so it s better to get it reviewed by a general surgeon as it may need incision and drainage as well topical and oral antibiotics like ciprofloxacin or coamoxiclav etc. Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief. It should also be reviewed for any possibility of any allergic reaction or poisonous material or any part of thorn left. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards