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I was preparing food for our ill dog & a shard of marrowbone penetrated my thumb, i removed it & cleaned it with dettol, it is swollen & stinging now.

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

If the area: is red, swollen, and painful there is likely either a vigorous inflammatory reaction or an infection. Puncture wounds are notorious for infections. Recommend warm compresses and a visit to your PCP as well as a soft tissue x-ray for any retained foreign body.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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