Cut my foot on loose nail, should I be worried or not?

Question

I moved house not too long ago and it turns out there is a loose nail on one of the stairs, which I found in the worst way possible lol

I doubt it has tetanus or anything but should I bother doing anything to make sure I don't catch something?

Adaeva · Accepted Answer

Per Mayo Clinic: Seek medical care in the following cases:

You've not had a tetanus shot within 10 years.
You have a puncture wound, a foreign object in your wound, or a deep cut.
Your wound is contaminated with dirt, soil, feces, rust or saliva — or you have any doubt about whether you've cleaned a wound sufficiently after such exposure. Contaminated wounds require a vaccination booster if it's been five or more years since your last tetanus shot.

Sour-rose · Accepted Answer

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YES, BE WORRIED, CHRIST. that's a long cut, soo yeah, should be a little worried. Keep that shi clean and be careful with putting on socks as that could open up the wound again and you're now bleeding through sock aaand you don't feel it.

Not a doctor but that's a really bad cut. Sooo yeah, be worried. Death comes in ways you didn't think was possible.

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

Triple antibiotic ointment on it and keep it clean and bandaged. Clean socks OFTEN (as in several pairs a day) and your cleanest shoes possible that have been sprayed with lysol or a similar product. If you haven't had tetanus or you're unsure, get that shot soon. If it gets worse or starts to hurt, go see your GP.

Phoenix98 · Accepted Answer

As long as you have your tetanus shots and it's not infected and you keep it that way then I don't think you should have anything to worry about. But if your worried about it you can always go to the clinic and get it checked out just to be on the safe side.

DoctorSex · Answer

Oh no! You may have to amputate.  Kind regards, DoctorSex

loveslongnails · Answer

Yes, if you haven't had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years, go get one. You have NO idea what kind of bacteria or crap has collected on that nail. Tetanus is a bacterial infection that affects the nervous system. By the time symptoms show up, it's already advanced. Get your ass to a clinic or your doc right now!

genericname85 · Answer

do you not have the tetanus shot? anyway i think it's terribly unlikely that you get it. i mean in the entire time from 2018 through 2020 not a single case of tetanus was reportet in the entire USA and people are for sure getting worse scratches than that. just get some desinfectant and maybe some healing salve and you're most likely good.

and consider: this site is not replacing a doctor. nobody on here should be regarded by you as a person qualified to give medical advice.

Levin · Answer

Wow, you have a really big foot. Anyway, I stood on a nail and it bled and stuff. I didn't end up dying of tetanus.

Kaneki05 · Answer

In 2019 there was only ever 4 cases of tetanus reported and welp 2022 isn't exactly gonna be a drastic difference in cases. So I wouldn't worry much, tetanus is actually pretty rare compared to the awareness of it.

whirled_up_girl · Answer

Probably a tetanus booster and some kind of triple antibiotic ointment to put in it. If you start to get pain, swelling, redness, puss etc. around it you should see a doctor.

exitseven · Answer

it does not look like a deep puncture wound and it does not look infected. Wash it with antibacterial soap, use neosporin and bandage it. weat white socks and change them every day. If it gets red and swollen you need a trip to the ER.

jbasch · Answer

If the nail was rusty, and you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, and the wound is deep (doesn't look like it...), then I would see a doctor. But each of those is unlikely, so I'd say just clean it.

CateM · Answer

If you feel sick from that and it becomes infected or if the nail was rusty and you aren't vaccinated for tetanus, I'd see a doctor, but keep the wound clean and it should heal soon

saffoler · Answer

Tetnis shot. I did something similar with boards from our attic when my parents wanted to turn it into a usable room.

AviatorTom · Answer

If you've had a recent tetanus shot, you should be okay. Take care of the cut with alcohol or Neosporin.

Nurse_Meyers_88 · Answer

I’d definitely get a tetanus shot if you haven’t had one in a while. Plus I’d keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t get infected.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Sterilize it, don't wear socks and keep it for awhile till it dries... just stay laying in bed comfortable and let it heal slowly... No worries about it! Next time be careful!

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I would get medical treatment if it starts hurting you, but I would still go to be on the safe side.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

It’s better to be safe than sorry & I would totally recommend a tetanus shot.

RavVid · Answer

Doesn't look deep but if it has been a long time since your last shot then best to see a doctor.

jshm2 · Answer

Give it a couple of days. If it doesn't improve, then seek medical help.

JosyJosy · Answer

"That's gonna be the bone saw..." No no it will heal. Must have hurt though.

foreverams · Answer

Yikes! It looks painful. I'd definitely get a tetanus shot.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

If you haven't had one in 7 years, get a tetanus shot.

Paulychicagoluv · Answer

First aid cream just incase there is a infection. From of the looks of the scab though, you have nothing to worry about

msc545 · Answer

See a doctor - you may need a tetanus shot and perhaps antibiotics.

LiamJHayden · Answer

If you have not had a tetanus shot in the past decade, yes.

Guardian45 · Answer

Get a tetanus shot. Otherwise, it looks like it has mostly healed.

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Needs a bandage with antibiotic ointment and a kiss

barn_stormer · Answer

clean it with alcohol or soap if you have it and it should heal just fine

Jingle-Balls · Answer

When it comes to a nail I would check with a doctor just to be safe, feel better!

Anonymous · Answer

^^^^^medical disclaimer^^^^^ Nah, rub some dirt on it. You'll be fine.

Anonymous · Answer

Well if you have never had a tetanus shot in 10 years it would be a good idea to get one

Anonymous · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

Why does this question need 50 responses?

Jude_Wills · Answer

Ouch  Hope it is fine now

Agape93 · Answer

Should be fine. Do you have your tetanus shot?

Date_a_Snob · Answer

I would get a tetanus shot

ArtemisSilver · Answer

You should probably get a shot yeah...

pass_the_celery98 · Answer

yeah you should check a doctor about that

Jennz6 · Answer

See a doctor for that

Anonymous · Answer

Tetanus shot right away to avoid septicaemia

AmeerX · Answer

Get a tetanus shot ASAP

Brando10222 · Answer

Sanitise it often. You should be fine

roy_ricky09 · Answer

Tetanus shot is required

Summeroflove · Answer

Maybe see a doctor

shortster · Answer

When was your last tetanus shot?

Anonymous · Answer

No you shouldn't, I can kiss it to make it better

Deserter3 · Answer

I kiss it for you and make it all better

jjj101010 · Answer

Have u had ur tetanus shot?

peterrezeeek · Answer

its ok no problem

In_Trance · Answer

It'll be fine

Anonymous · Answer

Get a tetnis shot

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