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Can medical/surgical staples hurt?
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Minimal soreness : There's usually no ongoing pain. The site will be sore but it rarely would need any medication. Unless they are in too long and cause increased inflammation or an infection. The reason for the staples (surgical wound, for instance) is what is likely to cause pain.
Answered 6/11/2017
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