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Rose thorn infection
Hello,
Yesterday, I've bought a red rose from a flower shop, while I was holding it, I've been stung by the rose thorn.
My finger was bleeding, so I stopped the bleeding and covered it. After that I notice a change in color in the place where the thorn stung me, and it is swallowed a little bit. Furthermore, today I have frequent headaches, chest pain and diarrhea.
Is this a rose thorn infection ? And what should I do ?
Waiting for your help :)
Regards,
Yesterday, I've bought a red rose from a flower shop, while I was holding it, I've been stung by the rose thorn.
My finger was bleeding, so I stopped the bleeding and covered it. After that I notice a change in color in the place where the thorn stung me, and it is swallowed a little bit. Furthermore, today I have frequent headaches, chest pain and diarrhea.
Is this a rose thorn infection ? And what should I do ?
Waiting for your help :)
Regards,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Swelling and color change of skin are common after a thorn injury. However chest pain and diarrhea can be due to gastritis but it is essential to rule out cardiac causes for the chest pain.
For acid reflux , try raising the head of your bed about four inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for two hours before you lie down. To help control the stomach acid, one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them, or eat chocolate or spicy or greasy foods .
Take some OTC antacid like Mylanta. You can also take zantac(ranitidine)or prilosec(omeprazole).These will help. Also keep your fluid electrolyte balance optimum by drinking lots of fluids.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Swelling and color change of skin are common after a thorn injury. However chest pain and diarrhea can be due to gastritis but it is essential to rule out cardiac causes for the chest pain.
For acid reflux , try raising the head of your bed about four inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for two hours before you lie down. To help control the stomach acid, one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them, or eat chocolate or spicy or greasy foods .
Take some OTC antacid like Mylanta. You can also take zantac(ranitidine)or prilosec(omeprazole).These will help. Also keep your fluid electrolyte balance optimum by drinking lots of fluids.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
May not relate to the thorn prick. Do you have lymph nodes, painful in axilla? If not it may be just viral inf. Do consult doc.
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