This week brought both concern and relief — a diabetic patient stepped on a nail, causing a puncture wound through his shoe. Because he checks his feet regularly, he found ...
After stepping on a nail, a person should take some steps to clean and dress the wound. For example, washing the hands, flushing the wound with clean water and soap, and using a clean bandage.
Post-dural puncture headaches often develop within a few days of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). They usually go away on their own within a week or two, but if they persist, a doctor might recommend ...