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I just noticed a metal splinter in my finger. It isnt big but will it come out by itself?

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Niksonrex
Niksonrex

I noticed this lil thing because i felt a bit of pain there. I started getting it out but as soon as i get a hold of it it breaks off and i just take the portion that was out of the skin out. Did that twice. Theres a little left that i just cant get out. Its off some computer part. Probably off a screw or something. Its very small. Not even a millimeter wide. Its also black. It could also be coating from one of the parts i was working with.

Why did the coating come off? Thats a long story. I just want to know if i can just leave this sucker in?

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo Niksonrex

    Posted

    If it was me I would make sure it's clean and then possibly give 111 a ring, I'm sure the body will expel it in time, have you had a tetanus shot

    • Niksonrex
      Niksonrex AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      Had it 2 years ago. Doubt its still effective. But this lil thing is super small. Plus its not a metal that rusts. I think its aluminium or steel with a coating of some sort. Like i said not even a millimeter in diameter.

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo Niksonrex

      Posted

      Yes it will be so no worries their

      I would ring your GP maybe let nurse look at it if it's bothering you or wait a bit and see

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