i just stepped on a nail like 30 min. ago. and it refuses to bleed and i dont know how dirty the nail was. but there is something in my foot and its not the nail. its on my heel and it itches and burns at the same time. i havent had a tetnus shot since probably 3rd or 4th grade, and i am 21 now. i hate getting shots so i am trying to avoid that for right now. can anyone help me?
2007-06-11 13:04:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If you have a dirty wound you must get a tetanus shot if it has been over 5 years since your last booster. Since it has been over 10, you need to get both tetanus toxoid (the booster) as well as tetanus immunoglobulin (antibodies against tetanus). If you don't and the nail was contaminated then may get the tetanus infection which involves spastic paralysis of all of your muscles. It is one of the most painful ways to die. Go get a shot.
2007-06-11 13:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by temetgnoste 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be wise to go ahead and go get the tetnus shot. I would also try to see if there is something logged in your foot, if the nail was rusty a piece of the tip could have broke off into your foot. The shot is not so bad, compared to what could happen if you don't keep them up to date. That would be my suggestion.
2007-06-11 13:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by Lil's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't be sure the nail was clean (and no nail ever is clean enough to be pushed into your body), you need to go see a doctor. He will probably have to clean the area and go from there.
No, no one can help you over the internet. You need to be seen by a doctor in person.
Not that it is a good idea, but you as a person has the right to refuse any treatment doctor might suggest. He can not force you to have something you don't want, unless he is willing to declear you insane. (unfit to make judgement). At least, get checked out.
2007-06-11 13:09:17 · answer #3 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to go to a doctor, puncture wounds can be really dangerous, and no matter how much you hate shots you probably need a tetanus shot. Trust me, if you get an infection from it, you will probably be getting a lot more shots, so you should just go now and get one shot, instead of ending up with an infection and getting ten shots.
2007-06-11 13:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by RainDateChick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is prolly rust in ur foot and if that is the case then u need a tetnus shot I kno u r tryin to avoid that but that is the only way to keep it from gettin infected......but it mite not b rust so i wud wait a couple of days b/c ur body will start to push it out on it's own cuz it is a defense system humans have but if it doesn't come out within 2 days go see a doctor.....also clean it out with peroxide!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!! Hope it gets feelin better!!!
2007-06-11 13:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Abby Shea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but you need to see a doc and get a tetanus shot. You may have a small piece of the nail in your foot. A shot is not that bad compared to getting lockjaw!
2007-06-11 13:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sweetkat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely need a tetnus shot or you could DIE.... a littke needle is much less worse then death isn't it???? Then, if you want to have the doctor check your foot for foreign objects let him...the wound needs a thorough cleaning anyway and I would bet you don't have hydrogen peroxide in your home anyway.. or the proper bandage material.. you need to protect that foot from infections, keep it really clean and keep the bandages clean by changing them regularly...
2007-06-11 13:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by LittleBarb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it bleed out good. Because it is a puncture it may not bleed much, you WANT it to bleed a bit, this is the bodies process of cleansing the wound. you may even want to squeeze it a bit to get it to bleed. Apply a bandage with an ointment like neosporin to prevent infection and promote healing. Watch it closely over the next few days if it starts to have excesive pus or starts swelling or getting a red streak going up your foot or ankle then see a dr as this could be signs of infection or blood poisening...very unlikely but just watch it a few days to be sure
2016-04-01 02:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only have to have a tetanus shot every 10 years but you would be pushing it now. Tetanus isn't curable I suggest you get a shot then you will be good til your 31.
2007-06-11 13:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by xkiss_thisx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to er / and get a tetanus shot / NOW / they are only good for 10 years / and they can examine foot /at same time /this is not / what you want to hear /BUT / i see no other option
2007-06-11 13:09:20 · answer #10 · answered by hotdogsarefree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋