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Is Medical Consultation Required For A Thorn Prick Injury?
I got stuck with a knockout rose thorn yesterday. It stuck in my forearm and i had to pull it out. It bled a little, but within a few minutes formed a bruise looking spot about the size of a dime. It has a firm bump under the discolored area. It only hurt when I got stuck and is not even sore now. I was reading about the fungal disease that it could be. Do i need to go to a doctor or wait and see what develops in the next week?
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Hi,
Check if there's is a possibility of piece of thorn under your skin which may cause your symptoms.
You may use painkiller medication, heat or cold compression. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Check if there's is a possibility of piece of thorn under your skin which may cause your symptoms.
You may use painkiller medication, heat or cold compression. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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