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Why I Got Pricked On My Elbow I Never Thought About Anything But When I Got Home It Was Bleeding?
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Mon, 15 Jun 2020
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Mon, 15 Jun 2020
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Question : I was talking to someone and I got pricked on my elbow I never thought about anything but when I got home it was bleeding so I put alchol on it and it burned all I know he had some type of reservation computer and something else what do you think
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Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health concern
I have gone through your query and the attached images.
From the image, it looks like a skin scratch or abrasion, and not a needle injury.
You do not need to worry. The abrasion looks clean and shows no signs of infection.
Keep the area clean. Use alcohol wipes to clean the area. Skin will heal in a few days.
Hope I was able to help you
Please address any additional questions here
Best Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health concern
I have gone through your query and the attached images.
From the image, it looks like a skin scratch or abrasion, and not a needle injury.
You do not need to worry. The abrasion looks clean and shows no signs of infection.
Keep the area clean. Use alcohol wipes to clean the area. Skin will heal in a few days.
Hope I was able to help you
Please address any additional questions here
Best Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health concern
I have gone through your query and the attached images.
From the image, it looks like a skin scratch or abrasion, and not a needle injury.
You do not need to worry. The abrasion looks clean and shows no signs of infection.
Keep the area clean. Use alcohol wipes to clean the area. Skin will heal in a few days.
Hope I was able to help you
Please address any additional questions here
Best Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health concern
I have gone through your query and the attached images.
From the image, it looks like a skin scratch or abrasion, and not a needle injury.
You do not need to worry. The abrasion looks clean and shows no signs of infection.
Keep the area clean. Use alcohol wipes to clean the area. Skin will heal in a few days.
Hope I was able to help you
Please address any additional questions here
Best Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
But why it black and blue around he area
Brief Answer:
No HIV testing required
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
You do not need to worry about HIV infection. HIV will not be transmitted by such injuries.
The bluish discoloration might be bruising which will reabsorb in about 10 to 12 days.
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
No HIV testing required
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
You do not need to worry about HIV infection. HIV will not be transmitted by such injuries.
The bluish discoloration might be bruising which will reabsorb in about 10 to 12 days.
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
No HIV testing required
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
You do not need to worry about HIV infection. HIV will not be transmitted by such injuries.
The bluish discoloration might be bruising which will reabsorb in about 10 to 12 days.
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
No HIV testing required
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
You do not need to worry about HIV infection. HIV will not be transmitted by such injuries.
The bluish discoloration might be bruising which will reabsorb in about 10 to 12 days.
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi was using rubber gloves touching towels mainly and the thing i made contact with my eye the glove I was using I know the story of COVID 19? What should I do I mean not going to crazed
Hi was using rubber gloves touching towels mainly and the thing i made contact with my eye the glove I was using I know the story of COVID 19? What should I do I mean not going to crazed
I Was on the phone with a family member I texted her at 1200 midnight and I called her and she said I’m sleeping I can’t see I have this cream over my face I think she was bothered by me calliing her this was at 850 this morning should I worry about this thanks sorry how about the cream she said I can’t see texting and calling her thanks
I Was on the phone with a family member I texted her at 1200 midnight and I called her and she said I’m sleeping I can’t see I have this cream over my face I think she was bothered by me calliing her this was at 850 this morning should I worry about this thanks sorry how about the cream she said I can’t see texting and calling her thanks
Brief Answer:
Keep an eye for any concerning symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
COVID-19 transmission can occur by touching surfaces and then touching your face. However, it does not mean you are exposed. Just keep a watch on if you are developing any concerning symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat. There is nothing to be worried about at this point.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Keep an eye for any concerning symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
COVID-19 transmission can occur by touching surfaces and then touching your face. However, it does not mean you are exposed. Just keep a watch on if you are developing any concerning symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat. There is nothing to be worried about at this point.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Keep an eye for any concerning symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
COVID-19 transmission can occur by touching surfaces and then touching your face. However, it does not mean you are exposed. Just keep a watch on if you are developing any concerning symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat. There is nothing to be worried about at this point.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Keep an eye for any concerning symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
COVID-19 transmission can occur by touching surfaces and then touching your face. However, it does not mean you are exposed. Just keep a watch on if you are developing any concerning symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat. There is nothing to be worried about at this point.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
So there’s nothing to do the waiting game
So there’s nothing to do the waiting game
How about the phone covern thsnks regarding the cream
How about the phone covern thsnks regarding the cream
Hi spilling out sodas out took caps off them the two caps I know I threw away but the 2 liter Dr Pepper I can’t recall ?? What’s the symptons if god for bid if someone would swallow it lets say child or an adult
Hi spilling out sodas out took caps off them the two caps I know I threw away but the 2 liter Dr Pepper I can’t recall ?? What’s the symptons if god for bid if someone would swallow it lets say child or an adult
This was like half hour ago or maybe more
This was like half hour ago or maybe more
And after three days if that persons alive no worries??
And after three days if that persons alive no worries??
I gave confidence nothing happened but I’m parnoid!!!
I gave confidence nothing happened but I’m parnoid!!!
Don’t remember
Don’t remember
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Please be reassured that infections will not be transmitted easily through such means. There is nothing to be overly worried about.
You can definitely relax
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Please be reassured that infections will not be transmitted easily through such means. There is nothing to be overly worried about.
You can definitely relax
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Please be reassured that infections will not be transmitted easily through such means. There is nothing to be overly worried about.
You can definitely relax
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Please be reassured that infections will not be transmitted easily through such means. There is nothing to be overly worried about.
You can definitely relax
Best regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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