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I got pricked by a fish bone on my finger now it's really painful though it's a small wound,what should i do?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Pain: Try moist compress. Ibuprofen. Keep an eye on it. If symptoms resolve probably all you need to do. If symptoms worsen get checked may have foreign body.

Answered 1/29/2021

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A member asked:

I got pricked by a fish bone on my finger now it's really painful though it's a small wound,what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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