Is bruising with little bleeding after fall on rusty pipe serious?
Patient: I fell on my butt, about waist height on a round rusty pipe, it was not sharp, but it bruised me thru my shorts. I saw a little blood on the bruise, will that cause blood poisoning? I ONLY had apple cider vinegar, so I washed it with warm water, will that help? What should I do? Doctor: Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Rusty metals can contains the spores of teatanus bacilli. This can cause a serious tetanus.Though the chance is very minimal because the wound is not closed one it is actually a open one.I advice you to take tetanus toxoid injection which will protect you against the tetanus.I suggest you to take the due care of the wound. Please do regular washing and dressing of the same. You can use betadine and polysporin ointment over it.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM.