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What Causes Lump In A Tetanus Shot Site?
Question: is it normal to have a lump and redness around the site of a tetnus shot received 2 1/2 days ago?
Brief Answer:
yes, this can occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This can occur, yes. Some persons may have no reaction at all and others may have a reaction similar to what you are describing.
The lump is part of the body's inflammatory response to trauma. The extent of this response can vary from one person to next.
The redness should resolve within a few days but it can, in some persons, take longer for the lump to resolve.
Using an anti inflammatory pain killer, even if there is no pain, may help.
This includes medications such as naproxen, cataflam, ibuprofen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
yes, this can occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This can occur, yes. Some persons may have no reaction at all and others may have a reaction similar to what you are describing.
The lump is part of the body's inflammatory response to trauma. The extent of this response can vary from one person to next.
The redness should resolve within a few days but it can, in some persons, take longer for the lump to resolve.
Using an anti inflammatory pain killer, even if there is no pain, may help.
This includes medications such as naproxen, cataflam, ibuprofen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank u - and how long should you wait before getting staples in your head removed? There are 11
Brief Answer:
7 to 10 days
Detailed Answer:
HI
In general staples are removed after 7 to 10 days. If the area is clean and the wound appears to be closed, it would likely be closer to the 7 day time.
If it appears then it may still be slightly open then the full 10 days.
Please feel free to ask anything else
7 to 10 days
Detailed Answer:
HI
In general staples are removed after 7 to 10 days. If the area is clean and the wound appears to be closed, it would likely be closer to the 7 day time.
If it appears then it may still be slightly open then the full 10 days.
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you- also it has been 2 1/2 days since the staples were put in his head - we got minimal instructions from the ER and have not had the follow up visit yet. The area where the 11 staples are is starting to itch some. Should we be putting neosporin on it?
Brief Answer:
can use a mild topical steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the late reply
If you have a mild topical steroid cream like hydrocortisone , which is over the counter, you can apply it.
It is anti inflammatory and may help the itching
You can use the neosporin if you see any signs of infection- increasing redness, increasing pain, discharge, etc
If anything else unclear, let me know
can use a mild topical steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the late reply
If you have a mild topical steroid cream like hydrocortisone , which is over the counter, you can apply it.
It is anti inflammatory and may help the itching
You can use the neosporin if you see any signs of infection- increasing redness, increasing pain, discharge, etc
If anything else unclear, let me know
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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