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What Is The Treatment For Minor Puncture Wound In The Muscle?
I have a small puncture wound in the muscle outside palm side of my left hand. I accidentally slipped and hit the end of a cotter key . Inserted about 1/16th one inch. Swollen and stiff. It did bleed. I had soaked it in warm water. What else can I do?
hi hope this msg finds u in good health if its not painful n local temperature is normal..u just take anti inflammatory tablets. if its d other way round. .u shud start antibiotics tablets. avoid hot water..use ice packs instead thanks Take care god bless
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What Is The Treatment For Minor Puncture Wound In The Muscle?
hi hope this msg finds u in good health if its not painful n local temperature is normal..u just take anti inflammatory tablets. if its d other way round. .u shud start antibiotics tablets. avoid hot water..use ice packs instead thanks Take care god bless