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Suggest Remedy For Infection Spreading Due To Nail Stuck In Arm

Hello
i had a injury last week, i got a nail stuckin my arm , i went to the hospital and they took it out , but i have still got some in my arm, i treid getting it out but i cant get it , i think it is infected as well as i have pain in my arm and its spreading in my body.
what should i do ?
thanks
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posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello
You will need to go back to the hospital for the nail left in to be removed.If it is not removed and the spot explored and cleaned, the infection will not be controlled.Antibiotics and pain medications will have everything under control.So do not be scared.Just get to the hospital fast.
Wish you a speedy recovery
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Suggest Remedy For Infection Spreading Due To Nail Stuck In Arm

Hello You will need to go back to the hospital for the nail left in to be removed.If it is not removed and the spot explored and cleaned, the infection will not be controlled.Antibiotics and pain medications will have everything under control.So do not be scared.Just get to the hospital fast. Wish you a speedy recovery