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I broke a needle off in my leg and can feel it poking through... what do i do .?
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Go to the emergency room
Answered 4/14/2021
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IF YOU CAN SEE IT AND IT IS POKING OUT WHERE YOU CAN FEEL IT THAN YOU OR A FRIEND TAKE A TWEASER AND SLOWLY REMOVE IT WITHOUT BREAKING ANY MORE. IF THIS IS A DIABETIC NEEDLE OR ANY OTHER NEEDLE THAN A OUT PATIENT OR HOSPITAL ER. WOULD BE YOUR BEST CHOICE.
Answered 4/15/2021
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