Remove Splinter From Finger- 84 Questions Answered

There is one splinter of wood inside my ring finger, and it went little inside so how to remove it... or should i keep it as it is.

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Dr. Sudha Asokan Ayurveda | Delhi

I hope you got it removed. ... Read More

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?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 589 Views v

Dr. Sindhu Rakshith Dermatologist | Bangalore

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

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How to remove splinter from the toe if the foot. It's not visible from eyes it is totally under the skin. Please tell me solution to remove it.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 230 Views v

Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi General Physician | Aurangabad

Can. Remove with sterlised needle or blade ... Read More

I have a splinter inside my finger and looks like it got stuck and now weird skin grew on top of it. Its been there for more than two years and its painfull specially after finger becomes wet. I need to know if its possible to remove it now and what kinda specialist should i go for? Please see the picture attached.

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Dr. Sandip Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

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you must see a general surgeon or Ortho surgeon for the same. get imaging done to confirm the splinter ... Read More

I had a large splinter removed from the bottom of my foot. A 2 inch incision was made and the splinter removed, then the incision was stitched up. It is 2 days later now and I still have a lot of pain coming 1 inch bellow where the incision was made and I am concerned that a piece of wood was missed. Should I go back to have it looked at again or w

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Dr. Lakin Vira General Surgeon | Mumbai

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Cud u send a pre op x ray? ... Read More

I feel like there is small wooden splinter went into my finger. I can't see it but when i rub over it really hurts I peeled off the upper with nailcutter now it's paining even more. It has been over 5 days since I have it in my fingers what to do please suggest?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 716 Views v

Dr. Aniket S Deshmane Dermatologist | Pune

Please visit a dermatologist or a surgeon near you as if might require proper examination ... Read More

I have a splinter In one of my finger lefted hand and I have been to the doctors about this and seen the nurse twice and the nurse couldn't get it out and I've tried everything.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDIC IAN. SPLINTER REMOVAL NEEDS AN EXPERT. O. K, BYE. ... Read More

Dear doctor My mom has a splinter (steel material)the same one which is used to wash kitchen utensils, in her palm. She has a pain and it can be felt when we try to scrub the portion with our nails. Its about 4-5 months complete and being shown to local doctors, and they comment that it won't be a problem. As she has the sensitivity in that portion

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Abhigyan Mukherjee Dermatologist | Pune

You need to consult a surgeon Kindly visit nearby a qualified surgeon. ... Read More

I was tearing a net last night and felt like I got a splinter in my finger. I couldn't find it nor I could see a cut on my skin but it feels like a pin prick when I press that area. I read that in case of a splinter it can form an abscess filled with pus. I wanted to know how long will it take for the abscess to form in case I have splinter. I can'

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist | Delhi

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If you have persistent pain or swelling for more than 3 to 5 days then chance of foreign body in skin are there ... Read More

I have been getting splinter hemorrhages underneath my fingernails again. I had endocarditis back when I was 16 years old. I am currently 23. I did have to go through the course of antibiotics with a pic line and when I turned 18 I followed through with Heart surgery mitral valve repair. Since then I've noticed that I keep getting these splinter he

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Dr. Deepak Saha Cardiologist | Hyderabad

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The diagnosis of endocarditis is based on multiple clinical features. Just splinter haemorrhage does not make a diagnosis. If you are having fever or breathlessness please get an echo done ... Read More

Hi, I have a habit of scratching my scalp,last time I was doing it. I got splinter hemorrhage in one finger this time it is in 2 fingers.why it is happening now . Also I always feel pain in my nails.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 226 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Having theses splinter hemorrhages on my nail whic comes again when i cut nail ... what these can be ... suggest next step

Asked for Female, 30 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Having these splinter hammorages on my different nails.. which comes again when i cut nails. What could be these ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

Petichial haemorrhage. ... Read More

Having these splinter hammorages on different nails which comes & go.. feel dizziness when walk, heart palaption. Having hurt murmur as well for which i done echo two times and report comes normal. What is the reson of these splinter hammorage & dizziness & one more thing having red rahes on body as well picture Attached for reference

Asked for Female, 30 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I have these splinter hammorage on my nails sometimes little blood streaks also no pain. I have heart murmur also what could be reason of this, my echo comes normal do i have heart problem or anything else

Asked for Female, 30 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Coimbatore

Can u detail ur heart condition ? There are various murmurs ..need explanation .. connect if possible or WhatsApp 959798368zero .. wil guide u ... Read More

I have splinter hammorages on my nails sometimes fresh blood also come also have systolic heart murmur. Done echo for this echo comes normal.. what can be reason of these splinter & echo ???

Asked for Female, 30 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Pranay Gore Cardiologist | Hyderabad

Needs detailed evaluation ... Read More

I have Splinter hemorrhages on my nail that comes & go in different nails. Sometimes I see little blood also. What it could be ? Endocarditis?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Sivabal V Cardiologist | Thiruvananthapuram

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Get a physical consultation as it needs examination. ... Read More

I was a tb patient & during treatment I used to get blood under My nails tips on different nails that time i thought it because of medicine side effects but now my treatment is over & I am cured but still I got some blood or splinter under my nails.. google suggested it because of endocarditis... but I don't have fever & it's been more than 10 mont

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Hello actually last night i got pinched with a wood splinter and went to a nursing home where technical staff removed it from my foot finger before it was paining a lot but after removing it the pain subsided.today morning i checked the finger and felt it's still visible there but upon pressing I didn't had any pain. For my confirmation I went to a

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Rajinder K Sharma Orthopedist | Chandigarh

You get the ultrasonography yo get confirmed about any remaining wood splinter Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ... Read More

Under tb treatment almost 9 months completed.. from few months noticing these black spots & even blood under finger nails daily in different nails .. can it be side effects of tb medicine?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Harsh Upadhyay General Physician | Lucknow

You should visit the consulting physician/pulmonary medicine doctor and consult regarding the same. Since it has been 6 months you'll anyway need a repeat blood count and other tests. ... Read More

On tb treatment almost 9 months completed but from few months i keep getting blood on my nails like splinter in different nails.. what could it be because of tb medicine? Can tb medicine can cause splinter haemorrhage on nails. Also I am anaemic can it be the reason ? Plz help

Asked for Female, 30 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Kindly upload the images of your lesions for better understanding and advice ... Read More

I am tb medicine since 8 months from one month I am noticing a splinter hemorrhages on my nail in different nails everyday ... what it could be .. can be medicine side effects?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Akashdeep Vishwakarma General Physician | Kanpur

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Not side-effects Consult nearest hospital ... Read More

I am breastfeeding mother of two months old baby. I used my finger nail to remove ear wax in my right side ear. I went to ENT doctor, she used scope, said pus is there and prescribed medicines for cold related ear infections. She Gave xylometazoline hydrochloride nasal drops and asked me to put on right nose and asked to sleep on side which will re

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 251 Views v

Dr. Oliyath Ali ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Delhi

U can take zerodol sp for the pain and can’t prescribe ear drops before ascertaining the pathology, u need get a thorough consultation to properly diagnose it ... Read More

A very small size of wood splinter stuck into a nail. I could not remove after trying several times. Should I worry about that and take tetanus injection? What should I do?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Mohata General Surgeon | Kolkata

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You should get inj. T.T. for the same if not taken in last 1year. For further management, it would have been better if clinical picture was attached alongwith. ... Read More

I got a small glass splinter in my thumb and I am unable to see it or get it out. Sometimes while touching the area, I feel something is there. I'm not sure which doctor shall I go for- general physician or dermatologist. And will this need any surgery ?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 131 Views v

Dr. B Rajashekar General Physician | Bangalore

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Gen surgeon ... Read More

I have a small pimple like swollen area in my finger.but i cudnt see the splinter exactlly.but its painful.i hav a toddler at home and worried to step outside in this pandemic.swollen area remains the same.pls help me to get rid of it at home..

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I had dislocated ring finger 3 months back, doctor advised splinter to keep finger straight for 6 weeks with medicin. Now, I am not able to bend the finger completely or form proper fist. If I do it forcefully it swells near joint, there is no pain but slight discomfort. Please advise.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 122 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

Possibly physiotherapy will help you. ... Read More

I have got a splinter stuck in my nail and its very small ...i tired a lot but its not coming out ...What should i do plzz plzz help me out

Asked for Female, 20 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Nikhil N G General Practitioner | Bangalore

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Consult a general surgeon ... Read More

Hi I am a 20yr old male , I have got like 3 to 4 splitner hemorrhage on a nail in my left hand. And I am pretty sure I didn't injure my fingernail. I have had a pretty lazy and non active lifestyle from past 2 and a half years. I get minor heart aches some times in the past year. I am worried if I have a heart issue. I have shortness of breath also

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Asked for Male, 19 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Cardiologist | Hyderabad

In the absence of any other complaint it is not urgent Definitely you need a visit and evaluation but can wait Try sharing a picture for future comments No home remedies just keep a picture so that ... Read More

Ring is stuck around my fore finger and i am unable to remove the ring due to swelling of the finger. How to remove it.?? I have tried all possible ways. Whom should I consult?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Kaushik Spine Surgeon | Delhi

U can cut the ring to get rid of that. Else , u need to visit nearest medical facility to assess the situation and manage accordingly ... Read More

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There is one splinter of wood inside my ring finger, and it went little inside so how to remove it... or should i keep it as it is.

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?

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How to remove splinter from the toe if the foot. It's not visible from eyes it is totally under the skin. Please tell me solution to remove it.

I feel like there is small wooden splinter went into my finger. I can't see it but when i rub over it really hurts I peeled off the upper with nailcutter now it's paining even more. It has been over 5 days since I have it in my fingers what to do please suggest?

I have a splinter In one of my finger lefted hand and I have been to the doctors about this and seen the nurse twice and the nurse couldn't get it out and I've tried everything.

Hi, I have a habit of scratching my scalp,last time I was doing it. I got splinter hemorrhage in one finger this time it is in 2 fingers.why it is happening now . Also I always feel pain in my nails.

Having theses splinter hemorrhages on my nail whic comes again when i cut nail ... what these can be ... suggest next step

Having these splinter hammorages on my different nails.. which comes again when i cut nails. What could be these ?

I have these splinter hammorage on my nails sometimes little blood streaks also no pain. I have heart murmur also what could be reason of this, my echo comes normal do i have heart problem or anything else

I have splinter hammorages on my nails sometimes fresh blood also come also have systolic heart murmur. Done echo for this echo comes normal.. what can be reason of these splinter & echo ???

I have Splinter hemorrhages on my nail that comes & go in different nails. Sometimes I see little blood also. What it could be ? Endocarditis?

Under tb treatment almost 9 months completed.. from few months noticing these black spots & even blood under finger nails daily in different nails .. can it be side effects of tb medicine?

On tb treatment almost 9 months completed but from few months i keep getting blood on my nails like splinter in different nails.. what could it be because of tb medicine? Can tb medicine can cause splinter haemorrhage on nails. Also I am anaemic can it be the reason ? Plz help

I am tb medicine since 8 months from one month I am noticing a splinter hemorrhages on my nail in different nails everyday ... what it could be .. can be medicine side effects?

A very small size of wood splinter stuck into a nail. I could not remove after trying several times. Should I worry about that and take tetanus injection? What should I do?

I got a small glass splinter in my thumb and I am unable to see it or get it out. Sometimes while touching the area, I feel something is there. I'm not sure which doctor shall I go for- general physician or dermatologist. And will this need any surgery ?

I have a small pimple like swollen area in my finger.but i cudnt see the splinter exactlly.but its painful.i hav a toddler at home and worried to step outside in this pandemic.swollen area remains the same.pls help me to get rid of it at home..

I had dislocated ring finger 3 months back, doctor advised splinter to keep finger straight for 6 weeks with medicin. Now, I am not able to bend the finger completely or form proper fist. If I do it forcefully it swells near joint, there is no pain but slight discomfort. Please advise.

I have got a splinter stuck in my nail and its very small ...i tired a lot but its not coming out ...What should i do plzz plzz help me out

Ring is stuck around my fore finger and i am unable to remove the ring due to swelling of the finger. How to remove it.?? I have tried all possible ways. Whom should I consult?

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