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Why would your thumb swell up and ache 2 days after taking out a splinter or metal burr?
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∙ 8y ago
When there is a puncture wound, even when the splinter or burr is removed, germs may be left behind by the object, dead skin, or outside air. Any of these can result in an infection, which can be trapped beneath the closed entrance of the wound. The body's repair and immune processes can often cause swelling, inflammation, and subdermal pain for several days after the injury.
Topical antibiotic ointments can prevent and relieve some infections. If the wound does not improve within a few days, or the affected area becomes larger or more painful, consult a medical professional to avoid potentially serious complications.
*For animal bites or deep wounds, physicians typically administer a tetanus shot to avoid at least that one common infection. Individuals who have received a tetanus booster are considered generally protected for about 10 years.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt can be one of two things: it can be a normal reaction as the tissue is damaged or you have an infection starting.
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Is a graphite splinter hazardous to your health?
No I had one in my thumb and I was never affected by it
How do you get a piece of wood from your thumb?
Well, If you mean it is stuck in your thumb like a splinter, then just yank it out or use tweezers.
What can cause your thumb to swell and then go black and blue?
if u hit is hard on something it will swell.
What causes thumb pain?
splinter, broken, dislocated(it can happen, i have made it happen), infected
Does carpal tunnel cause base of thumb to swell and get red?
yes
What is a glowing splinter?
Example: The gas is tested with a glowing splinter for oxygen.It's meaning should be a splint which grows stronger in the presence of sunlight. If you think the answer is a splint in your thumb, you are wrong.meaning:splint in the thumb (wrong)
Does your phumb swell when broke?
Well, I'm pretty sure your thumb does. Not too sure about your 'phumb' though...
Why is the thumb not used for taking a client's pulse?
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Which finger should you not use when taking pulse?
The thumb because it has a pulse of it's own.
Will a broken thumb always swell up?
It is very likely but if you have broken it in a certain position then it might not swell. If it is painful but not much swelling you may have fractured the bone or the bone may have partially been forced out of the joint.
Why is the thumb not used for taking a patients pulse?
the thumb's tip is in a awkward position than the other fingertips.
What is the best site in taking oxygen saturation?
thumb
