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Hi, i stepped on a needle a few days ago and i think the other half is 3deeply submerged in my foot. i can barely walk and i'm not sure what to do.
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See doctor: A foreign body in the tissue often gets infected especially at the feet which is even more prone to infection than most parts of the body. Get it removed by a professional who will also decide on whether an antibiotic may be needed . Do it now before it gets infected.
Answered 9/9/2017
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