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How Can A Staple Injury On The Finger Be Treated?

I stapled my finger accidently on one side of it only. Afterwards I pulled it out and washed it with water and covered it. A few hours later (4 hours) washed it with a antibacterial hand soap. Now the next day it is painful a bit and it has swelled on the area. Do I need to get a tetanus shot?
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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hiii welcome to HCM
1)you need not worry because Your body has amazing power to heal and your reflexes help you every time leaving you with minimal injuries.

2)you have to worry if you are having FEVER or PUS oozing from the wound.
or
if stapler pin is still inside your body.
or
if there is continuous bleeding.

then consult your Doctor!!!!!

3)Drink plenty of water , eat healthy food egg white , fresh vegetables e.t.c helps you in healing process. Avoid soaking your wound in water.
Tab.paracetmol 500 three times daily for pain. Tab.chymoral forte three times daily for swelling.

4)Tetanus is only necessary for contaminated wounds.it acts for 5 years for simple injuries.(if stapler pin is rusty then go for Tetanus shot)
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How Can A Staple Injury On The Finger Be Treated?

hiii welcome to HCM 1)you need not worry because Your body has amazing power to heal and your reflexes help you every time leaving you with minimal injuries. 2)you have to worry if you are having FEVER or PUS oozing from the wound. or if stapler pin is still inside your body. or if there is continuous bleeding. then consult your Doctor!!!!! 3)Drink plenty of water , eat healthy food egg white , fresh vegetables e.t.c helps you in healing process. Avoid soaking your wound in water. Tab.paracetmol 500 three times daily for pain. Tab.chymoral forte three times daily for swelling. 4)Tetanus is only necessary for contaminated wounds.it acts for 5 years for simple injuries.(if stapler pin is rusty then go for Tetanus shot)