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I have a small deep splinter in the bottom of my foot that i cant get out. tried needle and tweezers but its just to deep, small, and sore to remove?
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Be seen: Please go to your health care provider or a local urgent care to have it removed and evaluated.
Answered 10/26/2016
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I am partial: And would recommend you see a podiatrist, it is also important hat it is a splinter as opposed to a splint hemorrhage or a wart which often patients make mistakes with.
Answered 8/10/2015
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