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

Suggest Treatment For Red Swollen Painful Wounds Caused By Thorns Of Tree

I was clearing trees from a lot in Eastern, NC and got punctured by a long black thorn. Now my puncture wounds are red, swollen, and very painful. I don t know the type of tree, I just need to know what I should do to heal my puncture wounds and stop the swelling.
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.

1.Following thorn prick if you can find out the sharp thorn then remove it.

2. If bleeding is there, stop it by applying firm, direct pressure on it with the help of sterile gauze or clean cloth.

3. Wash the wound with clean water

4.Take a course of antibiotics like cephalosporins group if the puncture is superficial & if the wound is deep seated then adjust antibiotics accordingly.

5. Or apply antibiotic cream or ointment like Neosporin or Polysporin. Change the dressing every 2days once atleast.

5. Take analgesics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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....
Suggest Treatment For Red Swollen Painful Wounds Caused By Thorns Of Tree

Hi. I ve gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. 1.Following thorn prick if you can find out the sharp thorn then remove it. 2. If bleeding is there, stop it by applying firm, direct pressure on it with the help of sterile gauze or clean cloth. 3. Wash the wound with clean water 4.Take a course of antibiotics like cephalosporins group if the puncture is superficial & if the wound is deep seated then adjust antibiotics accordingly. 5. Or apply antibiotic cream or ointment like Neosporin or Polysporin. Change the dressing every 2days once atleast. 5. Take analgesics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.