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So i have a puncture wound on bottom of foot size of a tiny freckle. i think something is in the wound. how do i get it out? i have it wrapped with gauze and tape right now but i would like to get the foreign object out very tiny?

Q: so i have a puncture wound on bottom of foot size of a tiny freckle. i think something is in the wound. how do i get it out? i have it wrapped with gauze and tape right now but i would like to get the foreign object out very tiny?

: Can be difficult to get outIf it shows up on x- ray May be able to find by chopping around where it appears to be.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Can be difficult to get outIf it shows up on x- ray May be able to find by chopping around where it appears to be.

Answered 11/30/2022

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A member asked:

So i have a puncture wound on bottom of foot size of a tiny freckle. i think something is in the wound. how do i get it out? i have it wrapped with gauze and tape right now but i would like to get the foreign object out very tiny?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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