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My husband has two, maybe three thorn apple thorns in his ...


Sent to Health Experts September 04, 2006 3:52 p.m.
My husband has two, maybe three thorn apple thorns in his back. They fester but are hard to see. What is the best approach for us to take?

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September 04, 2006 4:00 p.m. (8 minutes and 14 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
Hello,

Do not squeeze these, it sounds as if they are already infected. Squeezing could actually push them deeper.

It would be best if he were seen by his doctor. The doctor could use a sterile surgical technique and instruments to remove these. A course of oral antibiotics and ointment may be required.

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Sent September 04, 2006 4:11 p.m. (10 minutes and 59 seconds later)
Is there any chance they may ooze themselves out eventually?
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September 04, 2006 4:27 p.m. (15 minutes and 37 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Possibly, but highly unlikely. They would most likely become infected first. Worse case scenario if they were left in, the healing process could cause the skin to grow over them, which is not recommended.

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Deborah  -- Nurse (RN) -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2319 Health Accepts
Registered NP - Multispeciality

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