Puncture Wounds
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a puncture wound in your foot?
See significance of a puncture wound in the foot if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a puncture wound that occurred when an object went through the sole of your shoe?
Yes Do you have diabetes?
Yes Do you have peripheral arterial disease?
Yes Do you have a disease or take medicine that causes problems with your immune system?
Yes Do you have any other health risks?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: June 30, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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