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Zhang Da Wei
General Surgery
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Has rich clinical experience in surgical treatment of liver, biliary, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, vascular diseases, thyroid tumors, and trauma.
Proficient in diseases
Graduated from Harbin Medical University with a master's degree in General Surgery. Currently holds the title of Associate Chief Physician, with over 10 years of experience in general surgery.
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How painful is a tetanus shot?
The degree of pain from a tetanus shot depends on the method used. If it refers to the tetanus antitoxin, it requires a skin test, which typically involves some pain due to the skin being pierced. However, if the injection is administered into the muscle, the pain is generally less severe because it is given into a thick layer of muscle, making the pain less noticeable. The level of pain also varies from person to person, as everyone has different pain thresholds. Therefore, the degree of pain can differ significantly, so it should be judged according to an individual's constitution and personal sensitivity to pain. If one experiences pain from a tetanus shot, it might reach about a level 7 on the pain scale.
How often is tetanus vaccinated?
Generally, the tetanus vaccine is administered mainly to prevent infection by tetanus bacteria. If it achieves its preventive effect, it largely depends on avoiding contact in daily life. Normally, it is best to receive the vaccine within 24 hours, as this can reach a relatively high peak of prevention, usually above 95%. However, a small number of patients might still get infected even after vaccination, due to the incubation period of tetanus, which is generally within 14 days. Therefore, in the very latest scenario, vaccination against tetanus bacillus should be done within a week to be more effective in prevention. If the vaccination is delayed further, the chances of infection greatly increase. Therefore, it depends on the individual's situation to handle it timely, as getting vaccinated is the best approach.
Precautions for Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a relatively common disease in daily life, and since it is common, extra care should be taken in many aspects of everyday life and diet. For example, in terms of diet, it is mainly important to avoid spicy and stimulating foods. Generally, it is also best to have a light diet, eat more high-fiber foods, and ensure smooth bowel movements, which can achieve certain preventive effects. Additionally, one should not overwork or stay up late, among other unhealthy habits. Also, it is good to drink more water in daily life to help reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines, which is beneficial for gastrointestinal motility and other aspects. Furthermore, when eating, it is essential to chew slowly and avoid overeating. In daily life, avoid infectious issues. Once intestinal infections occur, the possibility of triggering appendicitis can increase significantly, so it is important to avoid these to prevent the disease.
Can tetanus in humans be cured?
Tetanus is a curable infectious disease, which is often misunderstood as incurable due to the severity of its symptoms upon infection. Typically, the production of toxins leads to specific infectious manifestations. Clinically, it mainly presents with symptoms of rigidity or muscle spasms and tension, including stiffness in the neck and possibly opisthotonos among other conditions; it may even cause diaphragmatic spasms and respiratory difficulties. Therefore, it is crucial to handle such infections promptly, as timely treatment can lead to a complete cure. Of course, once infected, this disease can also pose a significant threat to life safety, and currently, the clinical mortality rate is relatively high.
Contraindications after a tetanus shot
Generally, after receiving a tetanus shot, it is important to check for signs of redness and itching, which are indicators of an allergic reaction. If there are no signs of an allergy, there generally is no need for concern. However, if allergic reactions do occur, it is usually necessary to administer the vaccine in divided doses using a desensitization method to effectively prevent the worsening of allergic symptoms. Of course, after such reactions, it is crucial to avoid certain foods and to improve lifestyle habits. Dietary irritants or stimulants from tobacco and alcohol can potentially damage the vaccine, leading to its ineffectiveness. Therefore, the situation should generally be assessed based on the individual's condition. Additionally, it is important to ensure timely local disinfection to prevent infections.
tetanus incidence rate
Tetanus is caused by the invasion of tetanus bacillus into the body through skin and mucous membranes. It generally grows faster in an anaerobic environment, causing specific changes in muscles, and in severe cases, can lead to body spasms and other issues. It usually invades nerves, leading to nerve damage. The incidence rate depends on the patient's health status. If the patient's immunity is low, the incidence rate can reach over 90%, and more than 90% of patients will show symptoms within two weeks of injury, potentially retaining some infectious issues. Therefore, timely handling of tetanus bacillus infections is necessary to achieve the best preventive effects. The incubation period for tetanus is usually about one week.
How to treat cystic acne?
Cystic acne is actually a relatively common disease, primarily caused by localized infections, which can potentially lead to scar formation in severe cases. It usually causes some stress to the individual. The treatment for this condition primarily involves physical therapy. There may be a need for local injections or methods to improve hormone levels to help address the situation. However, the main form of treatment is usually surgical, such as draining pus from the affected area to aid recovery. In this case, the most important approach should still be anti-inflammatory treatment, possibly supplemented with drugs that nourish the nerves or regulate the endocrine system to improve the condition. This should achieve a certain therapeutic effect, and then, depending on the specific changes in the disease, different medications can be chosen for treatment (specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and self-medication should be avoided).
How long does a tetanus shot last?
Tetanus bacillus is relatively common in daily life. Once an infection of this kind occurs, or is suspected, a tetanus vaccine must be administered. The effectiveness of the tetanus vaccine lasts about a week. After this period, it no longer has any special therapeutic effects. This means that administering the vaccine during the onset of the disease can only temporarily help with prevention. If similar infections occur in the future, the vaccine should be administered again. Although the effective period of the tetanus vaccine is very short, as long as it is administered promptly when there is a risk, its safety is still relatively high and it can provide better prevention.
When is the latest time to get a tetanus shot?
Tetanus bacillus can be prevented by the injection of tetanus antitoxin, and it is best to administer it within about a week. Generally, the sooner the vaccine is administered, the better, with the most effective safety period being within 24 hours. That is, if the tetanus antitoxin can be injected within 24 hours, the probability of developing tetanus will almost drop to zero. Of course, it is usually possible to inject this vaccine within this week, as the incubation and onset period of tetanus bacillus generally occurs within a week. Therefore, the earlier the treatment, the higher the probability of prevention. Of course, this vaccine should be used only when certain symptoms appear, and it must not exceed one week. If it exceeds one week, the tetanus antitoxin may become ineffective.
Tetanus transmission route
The transmission pathways of tetanus bacteria are quite numerous. Moreover, tetanus is an acute disease. It invades the human body through skin and mucous membrane wounds, generally producing toxins and causing illness. Usually, if the wound is more obvious, or there is a higher chance of wound infection, the reproductive capacity of the bacteria may be stronger, and thus the risk of tetanus infection is higher. Typically, after the onset of tetanus, there are clear symptoms such as fever and chills. If muscle stiffness occurs, the symptoms might be quite severe, requiring immediate medical attention. Additionally, it's helpful to observe whether the patient has speech difficulties, eating troubles, and in severe cases, there may even be convulsions.