1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Wood splinter in index finger. It?

Wood splinter in index finger

2020-11-30 12:40:01
A small piece of wood splinter goes into my index finger and it is not getting out and there is some pain in it . Will it do any harm if I do not remove it?
568 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Need physical consultation.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos

Answered2020-11-30 13:37:41

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Yes please try to visit a doctor as soon as possible as it can lead to an abscess.

Answered2020-11-30 12:53:03

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Myth and Fact About Veneers

Dr.Vijita Mehta

Myth: A lot of tooth structure needs to be filed before veneer applicationFact: These days veneers can be made as thin a ... Read more

How Glycemic Index of Food Effects Your Health

Ms.Tripty Bansal

The glycemic index measures how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose. Foods are ranked based on how they ... Read more

Ladyfinger (Okra) for Sexual Health

Inderjeet singh

Ladyfinger Okra is another great natural vegetable that can help your sexual health. It is high in a number of vitamins ... Read more

Are Oats Healthy for Diabetics??

Dr.Kakalee K Saha

Many diabetics and obese patients believe that oats are a healthy breakfast option. Before switching to oats from wholes ... Read more

A Time of Bliss With Your Partner

Ms.Sneha Fernandes

Love is kind & it is not proud. Love is forgiveness & giving respect. Love sees no fault. Love builds up but doe ... Read more

Wonder Fruit: Wood Apple

Dr.Priti Nanda

Wood apple or Bael as it is commonly known in India, has been of great importance to us with its health benefits, medici ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Old splinter now a hard painful bump

4147 Views
Hi. I got a splinter in my finger about 5 months back but no matter how hard I try I just cannot find it ...Read More

Black spot on index finger

1524 Views
I am seeing a black spot on my left hand's index finger. The portion of black spot is very hard and I fee ...Read More

Black line on index finger

805 Views
I have a thin black line on my index finger for about 2 weeks.what could be the problem and should I cons ...Read More

Corn on index finger.

725 Views
I have two corns side by side on my left hand index finger. I applied the salicylic acid corn caps but it ...Read More

Invisible wooden splinter in my finger

625 Views
I feel like there is small wooden splinter went into my finger. I can't see it but when i rub over it rea ...Read More

Infection on index finger

51 Views
My right hand index finger is having allergy, skin is peeling off and it is increasing day be day. Slight ...Read More

Splinter hemorrhage

156 Views
Hi, I have a habit of scratching my scalp,last time I was doing it. I got splinter hemorrhage in one fing ...Read More

Splinter hammorage

41 Views
Having theses splinter hemorrhages on my nail whic comes again when i cut nail ... what these can be ... ...Read More

Splinter hammorage

39 Views
Having these splinter hammorages on different nails which comes & go.. feel dizziness when walk, hear ...Read More

Index finger infection

118 Views
Can you please suggest what is happening to my index finger. Same finger infection is coming and going.Th ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.