Splinter or Sliver

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You feel weak or very sick
  • FB is deeply embedded (e.g., needle or toothpick in foot)
  • FB has a barb (e.g., fish hook)
  • FB is a BB
  • Dirt or pencil pigment is left in skin after FB removed and scrubbing
  • FB is causing severe pain
  • You are reluctant to take out FB or can't get it out

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