Finger Swelling from plant?!


Question: Finger Swelling from plant.?
I got a thorn deep in my finger a couple days ago and it started swelling slowly. Right now it's pretty noticeable and swollen.. I don't know how to explain what the plant looked like. Other than it looked similar to poison ivy, but it was really tough and had red thorns. It's still kinda itchy.. but I just want to know if it could have been a poisonous plant.? Or was it an allergic reaction. And what should I do about it.?

I want a better answer than "go to the doctor".Health Question & Answer


Answers:
I don't think it was poison ivy, there are plants that have thorns on them that are not poisonous.

"Some weeds are a nuisance because they have thorns or prickles, some have chemicals that cause skin irritation or are hazardous if eaten, or have parts that come off and attach to fur or clothes."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weed

Soak your thumb in warm water, and clean it with alcohol regularly and Check to make sure that you removed the thorn completely.



If the swelling in your finger does not go away in a day or so, it would be best to go to the doctor.

In the area that is swollen, does it look like there is something under the skin, such as fluid.?

if there is fluid it could be infected

added:

the the plant look like this:

http://www.msstate.edu/dept/geosciences/...

or like this

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_AJx-INbTKWA/Rqi77g...Health Question & Answer

You need to go to the Dr. Soak it in warm water. Sounds like it's infected & you will need some Kelflex antibiotics for a skin infection. Put Neosporin on it for now.Health Question & Answer

You'll get a better answer than "go to the doctor" from...wait for it...a doctor.

No one can diagnose what's wrong with you over the internet, genius.

Go to the doctor.Health Question & Answer



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