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I stepped on a piece of glass. however i did get it. standing hurts. what should i do? and what is the procedure for removing glass from heel?
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Glass: If it still hurts there could very well be pieces left behind sometimes it is very easy in the office other times we have to go to the or to explore the area.
Answered 1/22/2014
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