HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Lump On The Area Of Tetanus Shot?

Day before yesterday I accidentally stepped on an exposed two inch rusted nail that went through the sole of my shoe into my foot. The hole bled for a little bit and then I went to the hospital and took a tetnus shot. My foot is recovering and there is a swollen lump on my arm where the tetnus shot was given. Is a swelling normal in case of a tetnus shot? Any further suggestions for my foot? Am I still having any harmful or dangerous infections? Thank you.
Sat, 24 May 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
The swelling in a spot of tetanus shot can cause a swelling because of few reasons. Local reaction of the contents of the injections as this is a toxoid / local inside bleeding ( this is a blind procedure) / infection ...
So the best way to have a good antibiotic cover along with anti-inflammatory medicines which will help for the injection site as well as the site of nail injury.
If you want immediate immunity against tetanus , it is given by an Injection called ATS ( anti-tetanus serum). The present dose works as a booster only, and is good if you are already immunized in the past.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Lump On The Area Of Tetanus Shot?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. The swelling in a spot of tetanus shot can cause a swelling because of few reasons. Local reaction of the contents of the injections as this is a toxoid / local inside bleeding ( this is a blind procedure) / infection ... So the best way to have a good antibiotic cover along with anti-inflammatory medicines which will help for the injection site as well as the site of nail injury. If you want immediate immunity against tetanus , it is given by an Injection called ATS ( anti-tetanus serum). The present dose works as a booster only, and is good if you are already immunized in the past.