I pricked my gum with a fish bone, how to treat it

how to remove a splinter

it’s small, I keep it in salt, something won’t come out with a needle, don’t advise me, I’m afraid of any manipulations with the body.
Apply Vishnevsky ointment thickly, bandage it and leave it overnight. Will come out

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The splinter was in my right palm. I couldn’t pick it up with my left hand. I went to the treatment room at the clinic and in 1 second they pulled it out for me. She gave me 50 rubles, but they didn’t want to take it, it was just a scream. But I quickly ran away. [/quote what they pulled out

Apply Vishnevsky ointment thickly, bandage and leave overnight. Will [/quote even the smallest dot come out?

It’s the small ones that pop out and if they sit shallow. [/quote I'll try and report back

Cut Vishnevsky ointment or aloe leaf and apply the pulp. I once even pulled it out from under my nail with aloe the next day, the tip showed up and I managed to pick it up with a needle.

I would pull out anything for you and cut it if necessary. No problem.

If there is no inflammation, then sometimes the mole will come out on its own if you wait a long time. I remember as a child there was a splinter in my finger that was perpendicular to the skin and couldn’t be picked up. It didn’t particularly interfere, without inflammation, but the doctors’ fear made them wait stupidly. Probably after three weeks, a small circle of skin around this point dried out and fell off along with the splinter. There was just a depression in the finger, overgrown with young skin, after a while it disappeared without a trace. In general, the Author, if nothing works out, go to the surgeon, he will pull you out in an instant. If you are afraid of panic, then they can give you a novocaine injection for a fee, although it itself may turn out to be more painful.[/quote it’s a little thick and liquid comes out when you press

[quote=”New Year’s squirrel”] Apply Vishnevsky ointment thickly, bandage and leave overnight. It will come out[/quote thank you very much) it came out yay, but I still kept it in salt water

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Removing a splinter: doing it right

Ecology of consumption. Health: Meeting a splinter is inevitable for every person. You can remove it yourself, following all the rules of asepsis.

Symptoms indicating a splinter in the gum

In most cases, the moment a particle enters the mucous membrane remains unnoticed by a person. He only remembers the painful prick of a bone or a toothpick. If the splinter is located outside and has not gone deep into the tissue, regular rinsing can pull it out. In this case, the site of injury may swell and itch; aching pain and discomfort may persist throughout the day, which will gradually pass without a trace.

The human oral cavity contains a large number of bacteria, many of which are pathogenic. They easily penetrate the wound after being pricked with a sharp object or splinter. This means that when factors are favorable for the pathogen, active reproduction and suppuration occur. In this case, the pain is accompanied by the following symptoms:

a tubercle or lump forms on the gum, filled with clear or cloudy liquid (purulent exudate);
the area around it darkens and turns red, acquiring a bluish tint;
painful sensations gradually increase and become unbearable;
the abscess may twitch, and the pain intensifies when it warms up or when blood rushes to the wound.

If a fish bone is stuck in the gum, it is difficult for a person to see it with the naked eye. Therefore, it is important to maintain hygiene and consult a dentist at the first suspicion.

How to properly remove a splinter - general recommendations

Before removing a splinter, examine it carefully through a magnifying glass. Pay attention to the size, shape and angle at which the splinter entered the skin.

Do not try to squeeze out a foreign body. During pressure, the splinter may go deeper or break. To remove a splinter you need to have clean skin. First you need to wash it with soap, then treat it with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.

To carry out the manipulation, you need bright light and sterile instruments. The needle and tweezers can be sterilized by placing them in boiling water for 15 minutes.

After removing the foreign body, apply a dry sterile bandage for several hours. The bandage can be replaced with an adhesive plaster.

How to remove a splinter without a needle

If you cannot remove the splinter the usual way, using a needle, you can use other means.

1. Iodine . With constant treatment of the wound, the splinter will “burn out.”

2. Coniferous resin . It is necessary to warm it up and put it on the place where the splinter is located. The resin has a bactericidal effect and will cause splinters to come out.

3. Banana peel . The peel is tied to the splinter overnight. She will come out the next morning. All that remains is to treat the area with iodine.

4. Removal using adhesive tape . Before you start removing a splinter, look in which direction it is located. Treat the skin with antiseptic agents. After this, you need to stick the patch to the splinter and sharply pull it in the opposite direction.

5. Removing a splinter using tweezers . If part of the splinter is sticking out of the skin, remove it with tweezers.

6. Steaming. If the foreign body is located deeper, the skin needs to be steamed.

There are several ways to steam the skin:

place in hot water for 15 minutes;
tie an aloe leaf to the wound for several hours;
If aloe is not available, you can use black rye bread. It needs to be soaked in water and tied to the damaged area for several hours.

All these methods work the same. The skin softens and removing the splinter is not difficult.

7. Removing a splinter using cottage cheese . Cottage cheese is used when pus and swelling appear. It is applied to the sore spot and, after a short time, you will notice the result. Cottage cheese can be replaced with Vishnevsky balsam.

After removing the splinter, treat the area with an antiseptic and apply a bandage with an antibiotic.

Pit extraction methods

As soon as a person understands that the cause of concern is a bone, one must immediately choose a method for removing the bone from the throat.

Seeking medical help

The need to see a doctor is the best solution when the question arises of what to do if a bone is stuck in the throat.

This can be done in several ways:

Call an ambulance
. If the bone has entered deep into the tissue and there is a threat to life. In such cases, the ambulance responds immediately.
A trip to the emergency room
. Suitable for situations where there is no need to quickly remove the bone.
Contact an ENT specialist
. These specialists specialize in throat problems, which means they will help in this situation.

Important: you should not put off seeing a doctor for a long time; the sooner the victim seeks help, the less likely a complication will occur.

Ideally, an ambulance should be called as soon as the person realized that the bone was stuck, and the question arose of what to do if the bone was stuck in the throat. For children, calling an ambulance immediately is a must.

With your own hands

Important: this method is not recommended for people with chronic diseases of the heart, respiratory system, larynx and oral cavity; additional impacts and injuries to the suffering organs can provoke an attack of exacerbation of the disease and a sharp deterioration in the condition.

If the stuck bone is within sight, you can try to remove it yourself. You can do this yourself or ask someone to do it.

If there is a bone stuck in the throat that you can get out yourself, this should be done with tweezers and a flashlight. You cannot use other objects for this; they will cause additional injury to the mucous membrane.

If someone else will help in removing the bone, before removing the bone from the throat, he should also prepare tweezers and a flashlight.

The following instructions will tell you how to remove bone at home:

the patient should take a comfortable position and open his mouth wide;
another person or the patient himself, using a mirror, should clearly distinguish the bone in the throat;
then, using a flashlight and tweezers, you need to carefully grab the bone;
try to slowly remove the bone, focusing on the condition and reactions of the victim;
After removal, treat the throat with a disinfectant.

Important: in no case should you try to remove a bone that is not visible; this should be done by a doctor using special mirrors; independent attempts to remove deep-lying bones can lead to dangerous consequences.

In which case should you not use this method:

if the bone is deep in the throat and is visible, using tweezers in this case can harm the mucous membrane and the well-being of the victim;
if a stuck bone causes bleeding;
if blood begins to flow during the extraction process, you should stop immediately and call an ambulance;
if severe pain occurs during the process and the bone does not give way.

Important: when trying to remove a bone on your own, you should not make sudden movements; you should always focus on the reaction and sensations of the victim.

There are quite a lot of tips on what to do if you have a bone stuck in your throat. Some of them do not always work, and some can even cause additional harm to health. Next we will look at the most popular folk advice on how to remove a bone from your throat.

Table No. 2. People's advice and the effect they can have:

Advice	Effect
Clear your throat and tense your throat muscles	These movements can cause the situation to worsen: the bone will sink even deeper into the tissue; it will begin to move towards the esophagus, and its penetration into the esophagus has serious consequences.
Using various objects in the non-visible part of the throat	The penetration of foreign objects and their manipulation without visual control can provoke: bleeding; further pushing of the bone; depression of bone in tissue.
Massage the outer part of the neck in the area where the bone is stuck	This method always results in the bone becoming even more firmly anchored in the tissues of the throat.
Using hot wax	Wax can get on the mucous membrane of the throat and cause an additional burn to the mucous membrane, which is already injured.
Inducing vomiting	Vomiting is a process accompanied by tension in the throat muscles, and can also provoke the deepening of the bone into the soft tissue.
Eating solid foods – bread, crackers	It is possible to push the bone from the throat and through the esophagus into the stomach only if the bone has not entered the tissue to a great depth. Otherwise there will be no effect. If the bone is large, its penetration into the stomach is dangerous; this organ is also susceptible to damage from sharp objects.
Consumption of viscous products - kefir, fermented baked milk, honey

Removing a splinter from a finger

Most often, a needle is used to remove a splinter:

sterilize the needle;
treat the skin with alcohol;
carefully insert the needle under the skin;
Make a hole in the skin over the splinter using a needle;
scrape out the splinter;
treat the wound with an antiseptic and apply a bandage with antibacterial ointment.

To remove a splinter from a finger, you can use ichthyol ointment. You can buy it at any pharmacy without a prescription. The ointment is applied to the splinter and sealed with a band-aid. After a day, the patch can be removed - the splinter will come out of the finger on its own.

When using ichthyol ointment, be careful not to get dirty. The ointment is very greasy and has an unpleasant odor.

How to remove a splinter from under a nail

Disinfect your finger. Prepare a magnifying glass, needle, tweezers and cotton wool. If the splinter is not deeply embedded, pry it up with a needle and remove it with tweezers. If the splinter is located deeper, stick your finger in a glass of vodka for 30 minutes. After this, the splinter will appear above the skin and can be removed. You can also use the method with ichthyol ointment.

Splinter in the heel: what to do?

The heel is the most inconvenient place to remove a splinter, especially if it is deep. To remove a splinter from the heel, you need to steam your foot in a water-salt solution and remove the splinter using a needle or tweezers.

If you can’t pull it out with a needle, you can use wire cutters. Before starting work, treat the nippers with alcohol. After this, remove the skin over the splinter. It shouldn't hurt. The pliers can be replaced with a blade. Then carefully open the incision and remove the foreign body. At the end, you need to apply a bandage with antibacterial ointment.

Another way is to use white glue. You need to apply it to the skin and wait until it dries. Then remove the dried film. The splinter will come out with her.

You can prepare a paste from finely grated onions and laundry soap. Apply the paste to the wound, tie it with a plastic bag and leave overnight. In the morning, the skin around the splinter will soften and it will be easy to remove.

Types of foreign bodies that can damage gums

A splinter in the oral cavity is caused by:

habit of chewing pencils and pens;
inaccurate eating of seeds;
picking teeth with wooden toothpicks.

A foreign body in the gum can cause both minor discomfort and serious signs of inflammation.

Splinter in the gum

When the gums are damaged by a splinter, sharp pain occurs. When examining the mouth, a foreign body is visible, half of which is located inside the periodontium, and the other half lies on the surface of the mucous tissue. You can get a splinter in your gums in everyday life:

if you use a toothpick carelessly;
when eating popcorn, sunflower seeds and unboned fish;
with severe destruction of a carious tooth;
if an instrument breaks during dental treatment.

After a person picks the gum with a toothpick, the tissue around the mole turns red, swells and bleeds. Unpleasant symptoms of damage are a good reason to visit a doctor.

Fish bone stuck in gum

The most common cause of a splinter in the mouth is chewing fish with bones. Thin small bones extend deep under the gum and cause sharp pain when pressed.

In 78% of cases, this type of splinter in the gum occurs in childhood. Children cannot remove all the bones from fish on their own, and to prevent unpleasant consequences, adults need to take care of the safety of the prepared dishes before eating.

Splinter in the finger - how to get it out

Human hands are the most important tool that performs many different actions and movements. Often you need to pull a splinter out of your finger. It is important to know that the sooner a problem is detected, the easier and faster you will get rid of it.

Advice! Before you begin to pull out the splinter, you need to steam the skin with a hot bath or compress so that it becomes loose and soft. Then the splinter will come out of the skin easier.

Using tweezers or a needle to remove a splinter assumes that the tip is clearly visible. Otherwise, you won’t be able to catch and pull out the splinter. It is also necessary to prepare a disinfectant solution - alcohol or brilliant green. To better see what is happening, it is recommended to act in bright light and use a magnifying glass.

Causes of gum swelling

It may swell due to mechanical damage to its tissues. In this case, the irritants are the foods we eat. For example, a small fish bone or seed husk may get stuck in the gums; it can be injured by the careless movement of a toothpick or the hard bristles of a toothbrush.

But the main causes of swelling are still dental diseases. Gums swell due to gingivitis, periodontal disease, gumboil, periodontitis, advanced caries, and improper dental care. Periodontal disease is a very dangerous disease, one of the first signs of which is swollen gums. In a gum that is swollen, the tooth begins to loosen over time and eventually falls out.

Even a trip to the dentist can lead to swollen gums due to improper filling of teeth or violation of hygiene rules. Advanced caries that develops under a filling eventually turns into an inflammatory process with the accumulation of pus under the filling; bacteria also attack the gums, which begin to bleed and swell.

Many people are familiar with the condition when wisdom teeth begin to erupt. The painful condition is accompanied by swelling not only of the gums, but also of the cheeks, and an increase in temperature.

The first thing to do when your gums are swollen is to see a dentist. No dental disease will go away on its own; its symptoms may subside, but after a while they will appear with renewed vigor, the pain will be much stronger and then surgical intervention will be required. Often the gums swell in the evening, when the dentist is already closed, and you have to wait until the next day. What to do and how to alleviate your suffering at the moment?

How to properly remove a deep splinter

The splinter gets deep if it is sharp and small or inserted under the nails. How to remove a splinter if it is deep in the foot, heel or nail? The nail is less sensitive to splinters than the skin; most likely, they will come out on their own after some time.

Advice! If the splinter is deep under the nail, causes severe pain or is not visible, then it is better to consult a specialist. A surgeon or traumatologist will quickly and easily relieve you of discomfort.

If the tip is visible, you can remove the splinter from under the nail using a needle. Preliminary disinfection of the instrument and the affected area will eliminate possible complications. Under a magnifying glass and in good lighting, the splinter will become more visible, which will speed up the result. You must try to pry the splinter and bring it closer to the edge of the nail plate.

Adhesive tape (duct tape, tape, or duct tape) will help get rid of fragile and small splinters on the feet and hands, such as fiberglass, metal shavings, and some varieties of plants. Before manipulation, you should wash your hands and the area affected by splinters, dry the skin thoroughly with a towel, but do not rub! Next, you should prepare the necessary piece of adhesive tape and stick it to the area affected by the splinter or splinters. After peeling off the tape, you need to carefully inspect it - there should be a splinter on the sticky part.

Using glue you can remove a deep splinter from your finger. For this, regular glue for paper and cardboard or PVA is suitable. The substance is applied to the area with the splinter, then you should wait about half an hour until the glue dries a little, and pull the frozen part slowly so that the splinter comes out along with the substance. Next, you need to remove any remaining glue and make sure that there are no splinters left in the skin. Otherwise, you should repeat the procedure.

Important! It is prohibited to use superglue to remove splinters!

A hypertonic solution will help get rid of a splinter that is deep and difficult to see. The product is highly salted hot water. To prepare, take 2-3 tablespoons of salt and dilute it in half or a whole glass of boiling water. When the solution has cooled down so that the skin can tolerate it, you need to immerse the area with the splinter in the product or make a hot compress. Next, you should apply a loose bandage and wait until the splinter becomes better visible - then it can be removed with tweezers or a needle.

Useful information: A hot and concentrated saline solution, medically called “hypertonic solution,” relieves swelling and inflammation, disinfects the skin and reduces pain.

After the splinter has successfully come out, you should wait until the bleeding stops and treat the remaining wound with medical alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine. If the scratch is superficial, it will heal quickly and easily. A bactericidal substance - ointment or powder - should be applied to a deep wound. If the splinter mark is in the fold area, it is recommended to apply a bandage.

Symptoms indicating a splinter in the gum

a tubercle or lump forms on the gum, filled with clear or cloudy liquid (purulent exudate);
the area around it darkens and turns red, acquiring a bluish tint;
painful sensations gradually increase and become unbearable;
the abscess may twitch, and the pain intensifies when it warms up or when blood rushes to the wound.

If a fish bone is stuck in the gum, it is difficult for a person to see it with the naked eye. Therefore, it is important to maintain hygiene and consult a dentist at the first suspicion.

When a doctor's help is needed

At home, it is better to remove only those splinters that have penetrated shallowly into the skin. If a foreign body is in the face or neck, or debris gets into the eyes or respiratory tract, then urgent medical attention is needed. Emergency hospitalization is required if a splinter gets into a nerve or muscle, causing a person severe pain and limiting movement.

Situations when medical assistance is needed:

with repeated and unsuccessful attempts to remove the splinter on your own;
getting a splinter into the eyes or in the periocular area;
if the wound with a splinter is deep and contaminated;
the splinter was inflicted by an animal, obtained from meat or fish;
Tetanus vaccination was carried out a long time ago and there is a possibility of infection.

Advice! Wood and organic splinters - chips, thorns, dry grass, as well as splinters of animal origin - scales, claws, bones, etc. - contribute to the development of infection. Splinters made from inorganic materials - plastic, glass, metal - are painful in themselves, but do not provoke an infection in the skin.

If the splinter is not completely removed, then suppuration is very likely. Among the main signs of infection are swelling, discharge and severe pain, redness, local or general increase in temperature. You cannot fight these symptoms on your own; you need to consult a doctor.

How to diagnose a splinter in the gum or a bone from a fish

Splinters that appear in the gums from a toothpick, fish bones or an old filling force their owner to stick his tongue into the damaged area. You can see the smallest particles in your mouth at home. For this purpose, you will need a clean mirror and light. The examination should be carried out in clean conditions, and hands should be treated with alcohol-based antiseptics.

To prevent infection, the mouth is rinsed with Miramistin or an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine.