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Hi I Picked Something Up It Was A Cuban Erring

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2020

Question: Hi I picked something up it was a Cuban erring two loops I believe with a piece where u can go through the ear lobe this was in beggining of the year I got pricked by the peace that sharp peace any concerns I have the yellow reciept at home

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (21 minutes later)

Gave it in if it was hazardous they would told me throw it away but I have the yellow reciept

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide additional information

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health question.

I have read through your query. However it would be helpful if you could provide additional information about your concern.

- Are you concerned about potential transmission of any infection due to prick from the metal?
- Has the injured area healed by now?
- Do you have any concerning symptoms now?

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (51 minutes later)

I don’t think it pierced me this was begging of the year no symptons

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (29 minutes later)

Like I made contact with it though

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No risk for any adverse health events

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Given your history, there is no risk for any adverse health events like infection. There is nothing to be worried about.

Hope I could help you.
Please address any further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj