What can I do for a splinter in my thumb that is causing a red bump? (photo)

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Dr Paul Ang

General Practitioner

Hi,

Perhaps the splinter is still inside. Could you head to the nearest emergency or family doctor as soon as possible to try to remove it?

Usually what I would do is to numb the area, then gently scrape it with a sharp blade.

Or sometimes I don't numb it, so that the patient can feel if the thing is still inside.

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