the leg is slightly swollen, but there is no increase in body temperature and suppuration, it may be edema. In this case, you can use ointments or gels based on horse chestnut ("Troxevasin", "Venitan"), which are applied not to the wound, but to intact skin to reduce edematous manifestations. You can also make an iodine grid.

Where are bacteria located? In the soil, therefore, such wounds in the country or in the village are associated with a great risk. Once in the body, the bacterium produces a toxin that affects the central nervous system. In stock, the patient usually has a week, sometimes a little more or less. After that, the patient's condition deteriorates sharply, as does the further prognosis of his condition.

Almost all of us were injected with tetanus vaccine, if the last injection was within ten years, you don’t have to worry too much. Unvaccinated patients and simply as a preventive measure are prescribed tetanus toxoid, which neutralizes the action of the toxin. It is usually prescribed immediately, after the first treatment, even before the results of the studies are received. It is too important to have time to start treatment on time and not miss a few days.
Consequences and risks
If a person stepped on a nail, you need to understand that in the absence of adequate treatment and vaccination, the problem can result in a granuloma, chronic infiltrate, phlegmon, lameness, loss of a limb, and even death. Do not ignore the puncture of the leg with a nail and neglect the state of health, especially when it comes to a child. Deep wounds, skin damage with a rusty item also do not contribute to optimistic moods - urgently look for a doctor and treat the damage only under his control!