About a half an inch went through my foot. Is it likely ill get some kind of infection from it? After i got it out, i put alcohol on it & bandaged it up.
2006-10-18 09:55:03 · 11 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I don't think you should get an infection as long as the pin wasn't rusty or anything.
I would call the doc just to double check.
2006-10-18 12:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep an eye on it. If it gets yucky pus comin out of it, or looks gross, (you'll know) go see dr. otherwise, you did what you were supposed to. CLean it and bandage it.
Try using an antiseptic ointment too maybe? clean it well, and use Tea tree oil... it's an antiseptic antibiotic all in one. It's natural, and workls like a charm!! Just a drop or two full strength. (works well on any kind of skin abraisions i find.)
Good luck!! Am sure you'll be fine!
:o)
PS... are you up to date with your tetanus shot? (diptheria i believe.) something to talk to dr. about. Only need it about every ten years, and most people had it when in grade 9 or 12? can't remember. That you should have though. the immunization that is.)
2006-10-18 17:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by pandabear30 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Last year our 11 year old stood on a sewing needle,it went straight through her foot.The wife was hysterical,we phoned an ambulance,because it was pouring with blood.They came and it was amazing,it had just left a little mark,missed anything major.They just gave her some painkillers,and told her to put her feet up and rest it.She was at school the next day!!! Antiseptic,keep an eye on it you will be fine.It is a frightening thing to happen,take care.Plaster it over to keep it clean from any infection.
2006-10-18 17:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. I'm an EMT. It seems unlikely that you would get an infection. This sewing pin was in your house, right? I'd be more concerned if it were outside. Just clean it a couple times a day with alcohol and you should be fine.
2006-10-18 16:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by Carla 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
please try to put some kind of antibiotic neosporin plus pain is good. I stepped on a bobby pin once and the edge was rusty and it healed ok. keep it bandaged up with some white gauze apply some peroxide on it at least 3 x a day. and do go to the doctor if a red streak forms or severe swelling. keep the neosporin handy please. I know it hurts. and I am sorry that happened to you. I hope you feel better soon . good luck to you. if I can help email me
2006-10-18 18:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by mystical s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stepped on a sewing needle when I was a kid. It went completely through my big toe and stuck out the other side.
You might want to consider going to the doctor to get a tetanus shot. I got one when it happened to me. Also, make sure you keep the wound clean and apply some antibiotic ointment to it.
2006-10-18 18:08:30 · answer #6 · answered by EMT Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to get a puncture wound like this to bleed as much as possible - it helps flush out the bacteria because you really can't clean it. It is going to hurt - if it gets infected the pus is your body fighting the bacteria and it will flush out with that if you are lucky.
But you are probably going to be fine - just tender. Lucky it didn't break off - cause that is a real bitc* to get out.
2006-10-18 17:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that you will get an infection from it, especially if you are up to date on your tetanus shots. Tetanus thrives in puncture wounds (hence people getting tetanus from stepping on a nail). Just watch it closely.
2006-10-18 17:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by lonijean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! My mate stabbed himself on a rusty nail, and ended up having his hand amputeted because of the infection! He used alcohol to clean it! Probs it's what is left deeply embedded! Septicemia isn't nice either... if you get any irritation, see your g.p!
Thanks for that! Good Q!
And good luck!
Peace!
2006-10-18 17:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by AZRAEL è 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you did it right now just keep a band aid on it and away from sand or dirt or some thing like that and u will be fine
2006-10-18 23:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋