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Suggest Medication For A Bruise On The Thigh Caused By A Needle

I tried to wipe a thread off my thigh and grabbed it to pull it off and a sewing needle came out of my leg. It was in straight down, not angled at all I dont think. I had put the needle in my shirt temporarily when I was finished using it. Not sure ofhow it got in my thigh. I bled enough for it to run down my leg when I pulled it out but bleeding stopped with pressure. Now just developing a bruise 1 inch around where it went in. I think I had a tetnus shot within 2 years. My concerns are do I need any other antibiotics to avoid infection? Also, could a regular sewing needle, 1 1/4 inches long damage a vessel of any sort that could be of concern or will it just clot internally? Leg feels achy when I am walking around and sore it I press on the area.
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Hi,

In most cases the Hematoma would subside automatically but in few cases you're may need thrombophob ointment. It has to be applied 5 Teli in night for 7 to 10 days.

Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,
Dr. Atishay Bukharia
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Suggest Medication For A Bruise On The Thigh Caused By A Needle

Hi, In most cases the Hematoma would subside automatically but in few cases you re may need thrombophob ointment. It has to be applied 5 Teli in night for 7 to 10 days. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards, Dr. Atishay Bukharia