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What Causes Swelling In The Toe And Bruising On The Top Of The Foot?
Stepped on a nail that was not rusty a month ago. Went to the doctor who gave me a tetanus shot and antibiotics. Seemed to be getting better swelling was going down and I had less pain when walking. About a week ago my second toe next to the big toe started swelling. Which is the toe closest to the puncture wound. Also the top of my foot is starting to bruise and have pain again?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
it would suggest the infection is spreading
are you diabetic??
did you complete fill coarse of antibiotic??
consult the nearby orthopedic consultant so that he can visualize the wound and it's nature
he may get the culture and sensitivity of the wound so that appropriate antibiotic can be advised
he can do the proper dressing
so that wound heals soon
don't neglect and let the wound spread deeper
are you diabetic??
did you complete fill coarse of antibiotic??
consult the nearby orthopedic consultant so that he can visualize the wound and it's nature
he may get the culture and sensitivity of the wound so that appropriate antibiotic can be advised
he can do the proper dressing
so that wound heals soon
don't neglect and let the wound spread deeper
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