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Could this be tetanus?

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  1. Jordan M
    Member

    It s possible and you may want to go In for a tetanus booster to be on the safe side.

    Posted 1 year ago #

  2. Autumn
    Member

    My mom cut her hand on the side about 5 hours ago and not it's swollen and very sensitive when you touch it. I'm a little worried.
    Could this be tetanus?
    What are some symptoms we should look for?
    thankss(:
    not was supposed to be now*
    Oh and would soaking it in Epsom salt water help the swelling?

    Posted 1 year ago #

  3. Weise Ente
    Member

    No.

    Tetanus takes much, much longer. Days later. Unless the object that made the wound was contaminated with soil or the wound was exposed to dirt, the risk is minimal.

    The symptoms are spasms and clenched muscles. Lockjaw is common. By the time these symptoms appear, the prognosis isn't good.

    If it's been more than 10 years, she should get a tetanus booster anyway. This would protect against any exposure to the bacterium.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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