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What Causes Sharp Sensation And Scab Over The Finger After Having A Glass Cut?
Hi Doctor, I m Trevor.I was playing with a small salt shaker and it broke,While I started picking up the smaller pieces I got pierced a tiny bit in my thumb by a tiny shard of glass and it bled a tiny bit.It looked like a grain of sand.I squeesed it to make sure there wasn t any glass and it seemed fine.But when it developed a scab a few days later the area I felt sort of sharp sensation.Could it be possible that I have a tiny piece of glass in my thumb?It s been on my mind very often.
If there is no pain, redness, hot to touch, or tender swelling there, we need not worry. If above symptoms are present, there is chance of secondary infection that needs antibiotic treatment to avoid progression to abscess. Secondary infection can happen with or without glass piece inside. Kindly show to your doctor if these symptoms are present.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Sharp Sensation And Scab Over The Finger After Having A Glass Cut?
Hi, If there is no pain, redness, hot to touch, or tender swelling there, we need not worry. If above symptoms are present, there is chance of secondary infection that needs antibiotic treatment to avoid progression to abscess. Secondary infection can happen with or without glass piece inside. Kindly show to your doctor if these symptoms are present. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician