What Is The Treatment For Redness And Swollen Palm Due To Thorn Prick?

Posted on Sat, 4 Jan 2014

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Sat, 4 Jan 2014 Answered on

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Question : I got stuck by a thorn from a crown of thorn plant and I thought I opened it up and got the pus out. I have been using peroxide and alcohol and then Neosporin but the palm of my hand is red, hot and swollen still. I have started soaking it in hot salt water. The pain is great What else can I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into the problem I will like to tell you that you should see a surgeon because sometimes thorn prick may lead to spread of infection in hand spaces which can be a potentially XXXXXXX condition . A course of antibiotics will be required and highly recommended. The hand needs to be examined before starting any of these . An antiinflammatory will also be required like naproxen. Take care. Dr. Shruti

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