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What will happen if i don't take out a splinter on my toe?
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Possible infection: You could develop an infection or a foreign body reaction.. Encourage you to see your podiatrist if you have an embedded splinter that did not come out using the technique of scraping with credit card or similar edged object. Don't squeeze it & don't do "bathroom" surgery on yourself.
Answered 7/26/2013
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