How do you treat a locust thorn wound?  The finger is swollen.?
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I am assuming that the thorn is out.. then If it's already out, you might just apply bacitracin or neosporin ointment (OTC) 2-3 times a day after each soak. If the redness stays local to the wound, it may take several days to fade. If it spreads beyind the wound, you ought to see a doctor about evaluation for infection and possible use of oral antibiotics.
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Might I pose another suggestion?  Perhaps a band saw would be better, provides an excellently clean cut.  \n\nAnother option is to get a needle and pick the cut open slowly.  Dredging deeper into the cut until you reach the fleshy underside of the skin.   Make sure you use a really dirty needle- I suggest soaking the finger in a combination of urine/feces/botulin toxin and any other bacteria you can find.\n\nOnce you've opened up the cut wide, I'd take some tweezers and pull the flesh out slowly, it deepens the pain that way.  ONce you've hollowed out the finger to an appropriate depth, stick in some larvae or ants or whatever you see crawling outside on the lawn.\n\nTake some needle and thread and sew up the wound.  There- you should have a squirming finger, appropriate for a horror film!
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well i suggest burt's bees hand salve..my aunt (the one who introduced me to itt had calluses on her hands and applying this as often as she thought about it made them go away.
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apply ice to it, no longer then 15 mintues and make sure its not direct. then wrap it with an ace bandage
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Use an intensive healing hand cream. Some good ones to use are Neutrogena and, like someone mentioned previously, Udder Balm. They are both great and work wonders!!
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Wait for sometime for the swelling to subside... Then wash your hand with warm water. This will have two effects:\na. Expand the ring slightly.\nb. Moisturize the skin making it kind of stretchy.\nUse soap. If you cant still remove it, I suggest using butter or oil.\nFinally, if it still doesn't come out I suggest driving to an ER
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NO LOTION! A mild, unscented soap to avoid infection. try a little aloe cream if that hurts them tea bags in warm water wrapped in a cloth will bring down the swollen pores and provide a little soothing comfort
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Rest and moist heat is the recommended treatment. A towel soaked in water as hot as you can stand without burning will do. Also, a support brace or athletic tape will help when you are mobile. However, the activity that caused the problem, or any activity that puts undue strain on the injury should be avoided until the pain is relieved. Tylenol, Advil or Aspirin can be used to reduce the swelling and control the pain. Aspirin is good because it thins the blood increasing blood flow to the area. DO NOT take Aspirin if you are allergic to it. Only take what you really need for pain and swelling and do not exceed the daily dosage of whatever medication you choose. Also, IcyHot, BenGay, Mineral Ice are good to rub on it, but do not bandage tightly while using them. Medicated patches are also available.  Hope this has helped some. I had the same problem in my elbow for years. That's how I know.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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You were probably bitten by an insect or something as you slept. First of all, stop touching it. Use a cold compress or an ice pack to ameliorate the swelling. If the swelling doesn't go down and/or if there is any pain beyond 48 hours, you should see a doctor who will tell you what to put on it.
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The very best thing to do at this point - my son has the same problem from time to time & here's what his dr said (this way you get dr advice but don't have to go to the dr) Soak your foot in epsom salts dissolved in hot water a couple of times a day until the redness & soreness goes away. Don't bandage it - if possible wear open toed shoes until it heals. It won't get seriously infected if you keep doing the soaks. In the future, keep your toe nail trimmed straight across to prevent it from becoming ingrown again. The peroxide isn't as good an idea but it can't hurt to put some of the triple antibiotic ointment on each night. Good luck & I hope you feel better soon!!!
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well, you're definitely allergic to whatever this ant bit you with.  what you've described is a very typical allergic reaction.  it could have had some strange chemical in its mouth, or it was a different kind of ant than the others that bit you.  \n\nif benedryl isn't working for you, i don't know what else to suggest.  you'd have to see your doctor for any beefier antihistamines.  and since this is just a swollen wrist from an ant bite, it's not so big a deal.  the swelling should go down over the next few days.  if you still are swollen next week, then it's time to see the doctor, but for now, try not to worry about it.  maybe try benedryl again with a little bit of ice.  and take some ibuprofen.  they might help too.  you can take as many as 800 mg (which is usually 4 pills) and be just fine.
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Not broken (otherwise excruciating pain), but sprained.\n\nSwelling should slowly subside - finger will probably turn several shades of purple.\n\nIf it starts getting painful - go see an MD.
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Cut a v-shaped notch in the middle of your toe-nail to relieve some of the pressure. Then soak your toe in hot salt water for about 15-20 minutes. You might be able to squeeze the puss out, or it might begin to heal after that. Either way, put some antibiotic and a band-aid on it.
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you should flushed you eye out immediately for at least 10 min with real cold water!! Since it is swollen you need to go to the ER for them to treat it.
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suggested procedure to be done\n\n1. boil water with salt>>>Brine Solution\n2. let it cool until it becomes warm\n3. soak your hands within 15 minutes everyday before sleeping\n4. do this within a week or more depending upon the healing process\n\nhope this helps! =)
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Either have it cut out, cut it out yourself, or soak it in some hot water with Epsom salt...the epsom salt helps the pain and softens your toe so you can cut out the toenail
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Just continue to keep it elevated and ice it.  I know it's hard to do with a three year old they wait for no one.  I had surgery on my leg with a baby in tow as well. As long as you don't run a fever or feel any other additional pains etc. You should be fine, sometimes you will swell up a few days after but by tomorrow it should go down. If not, then call your doctor again and insist you need to be seen if they take it lightly.   You can barely move your fingers from the swelling so that's not too unusual but again if it worsens and you just don't feel it's right, insist on seeing the doctor. Good luck and fast healing!