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A pencil lead in my forearm
A pencil lead in my forearm. No complaints r there. If it is not removed r there any future complications
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It is a weak point in body.it can get infected & create problems. It is best to have it removed.
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For how long it’s been there ?
It’s removal depends upon the problems it s creating.
In long term body may form a covering or tissue around that to wall it off.
Body may reject it by forming tissue reaction around it and in those cases it needs removal.
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Observe it for sometime and if problem appears consult a surgeon
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