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I am somewhat uncertain as to which sub-forum this particular inquiry belongs in, so I shall humbly request that the moderators do not take offense and kindly relocate this post to its appropriate section if necessary... My thanks to you... 🙂
If anyone happens to have an answer, I would be most grateful if you could share it as soon as possible...
Greetings, everyone...
I find myself facing a rather minor predicament...
Nearly two months ago, I stepped on a hawthorn thorn. (These things can grow up to six inches long, believe it or not.)
Since there were no immediate signs that a fragment had remained lodged in my foot, I didn't deem a trip to the doctor particularly essential. To be perfectly honest, the thought of tetanus didn't even cross my mind at the time.
Naturally, given the sheer length of the thorn, the possibility that it had snapped and left a piece behind did occur to me; however, since I experienced zero pain and absolutely no swelling, I dismissed the idea entirely.
It has been just under two months since the incident occurred. Yesterday, my foot began to ache slightly right where the puncture happened—mostly when touched—and today, I noticed some slight swelling has developed. (There is still a tiny scar at the site of the penetration.)
Should I be concerned? Is there any actual possibility that I might have contracted tetanus?
What steps should I take next?
If anyone happens to have an answer, I would be most grateful if you could share it as soon as possible...
Greetings, everyone...
I find myself facing a rather minor predicament...
Nearly two months ago, I stepped on a hawthorn thorn. (These things can grow up to six inches long, believe it or not.)
Since there were no immediate signs that a fragment had remained lodged in my foot, I didn't deem a trip to the doctor particularly essential. To be perfectly honest, the thought of tetanus didn't even cross my mind at the time.
Naturally, given the sheer length of the thorn, the possibility that it had snapped and left a piece behind did occur to me; however, since I experienced zero pain and absolutely no swelling, I dismissed the idea entirely.
It has been just under two months since the incident occurred. Yesterday, my foot began to ache slightly right where the puncture happened—mostly when touched—and today, I noticed some slight swelling has developed. (There is still a tiny scar at the site of the penetration.)
Should I be concerned? Is there any actual possibility that I might have contracted tetanus?
What steps should I take next?