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I have glass thats been in my fi ger since december its just now hurting and getting infected what do i do to get it out?
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See physician: Foreign body in form of glass needs to be removed. Need to consult er physician or surgeon for proper removal with assistance of radiograph and/or ultrasound examination. Usually antibiotic therapy would be necessary.
Answered 5/11/2013
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