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Stepped on iron nail
Good morning, I month back I steppes on iron nail,I got pricked in my left footI took TT injection and also took antibiotics. And the wound healed. I did I x ray also and doctor said it's normal. Now I getting pain in that area internally. I am diabetic and my sugar levels are normal in levels . Please advice me to cure it permanently.
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Pain after a healed nail-prick wound (especially in diabetics) is commonly due to deep tissue inflammation, nerve irritation, or a small retained foreign body not visible on X-ray. Since the skin has healed and sugars are controlled, active infection is less likely, but it still must be ruled out.
Next Steps
1. Get USG (ultrasound) or MRI of the foot to rule out deep infection, foreign body, or bone involvement (osteomyelitis).
2. Consult an orthopaedic surgeon or foot specialist.
3. Blood tests: ESR, CRP, CBC.
4. Pain control with NSAIDs / neuropathic pain medication if advised by doctor.
5. Continue strict sugar control and avoid pressure on the area.
Health Tips
• Do not ignore persistent pain in a diabetic foot.
• Avoid barefoot walking.
• Seek urgent care if swelling, redness, warmth, fever, or discharge appears.
• Early diagnosis prevents chronic infection or complications.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult Diabetic foot specialist.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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