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My earring stud is stuck inside my ear. i tried pushing it back up to the front but i can't because the hole seems to be closed up and it hurts too much to do so. is there anyway i could just pull the whole thing out through the back or will that tear my
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See your Doc: If the hole has closed it needs to be numbed up and cut open to get the stud out. Pushing it through may create a bigger whole and greater scar. It has to come out though because it will get infected.
Answered 11/2/2016
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You need: to consult a doctor. Removal usually requires a local anesthetic, because it is usually painful.
Answered 11/2/2016
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