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Splinter into nail
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?
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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.
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Consult with a General Surgeon for better opinion.
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TT u can take
Visit a surgeon, possibly he will remove it
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