A member asked:

Ive got a small splinter stuck on back of my head and can't get it out, does the body remove it by itself, and what could happen if it does not?

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Dr. Marc Berzansky answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

You may get an infxn: While your body can remove a splinter, we typically like to remove them as they may contain foreign material or contamination that could also cause an infection. I would recommend that you see a health care provider in person to assess.

Answered 7/18/2020

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