Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Puncture Wounds - Home Treatment
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An ice or cold pack may help reduce swelling and bruising. See ice and cold packs. Never apply ice directly to a wound or the skin. This could cause tissue damage.
Elevate the injured area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to reduce swelling.
| Try a nonprescription medicine to help treat your fever or pain: |
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Talk to your child’s doctor before switching back and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance your child will get too much medicine. |
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Symptoms to Watch For During Home Treatment
Use the Check Your Symptoms section of this topic to evaluate your symptoms if any of the following occur during home treatment:
- Signs of infection
- Signs of loss of function
- Signs of decreased blood flow
- Pain gets worse.
- The wound does not heal.
- Symptoms become more severe or more frequent.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
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