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I have a splinter in the side of my thumb right next to my nail. i can't see the tip of it so i can't pull it out. it hurts really bad. what do i do?
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Foreign body.: Please go to your PCP or urgent care and have it removed . You may also need a course of antibiotics if infected.
Answered 2/8/2017
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