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Got A Puncture Wound On Inner Thigh, Prescribed Antibiotics. Still Bleeding. What To Do ?

Hello. I got a puncture woumd 4 days ago on my inner thigh. it went about an inch deep, the width of a penny. i fell on an iron rod sticking out of the ground. but i didnt get to the hospital until about 10 hours had past so they didnt give me stitches. they prescribed me anti biotics an pain pills. they gave me a tetnus shot and thoroughly cleaned my wound. ive been cleaning it twice a day, soap and water, then neosporin and gauze, followed by wrapping it in an ace bandage.it is still bleeding and im wondering when can i not have the ace bandage on and also when will it start bleeding? it obviously bleeds more when movement occurs so i stay in bed
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Having sharp injury there is bleeding more and as stitches not taken there will be bleeding while cleaning and having leg movement.
Apply pressure bandage after cleaninig and putting antibiotic cream.
Do not clean deeply if blood clot is there.
continue with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines.
Ok and take care.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Sumanth Mallikarjuna Majgi's  Response
hi,
it will stop itself because of bandage. don't move much as it bleeds, it will take some time. all other treatment is perfect.

wishing you good health
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Got A Puncture Wound On Inner Thigh, Prescribed Antibiotics. Still Bleeding. What To Do ?

Hi, Having sharp injury there is bleeding more and as stitches not taken there will be bleeding while cleaning and having leg movement. Apply pressure bandage after cleaninig and putting antibiotic cream. Do not clean deeply if blood clot is there. continue with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. Ok and take care.