2006-10-25 14:10:22 · 15 answers · asked by Stephanie 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i took the point out it bleed a little
2006-10-25 14:23:00 · update #1
no...it probably hurt a lot when you stepped on it...but like most stuff like splinters and glass, it will probably work its way out of your foot on its own, if you cant get it out yourself.
Dont worry...you should be fine other than the initial pain of stepping on it :-)
2006-10-25 14:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by Autumn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you did feel pain, did you not? No, the graphite is not toxic, but the germs that probably were on it and on your foot could be a problem. You need to wash the site carefully with warm soap and water and watch for signs of infection - increasing pain, swelling and discoloration. If you see those, go to a physician because you'll neeed antibiotics to help fight the infection. You may also need a tetanus booster shot.
2006-10-25 21:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, graphite isn't toxic, but it may take a while for the pencil point to come out on its own if it's still stuck in your foot. A friend of mine still has a pencil point in his hand from 3 years ago--the skin just grew over it and you can still kind of see it in there, but it doesn't hurt him or anything. But if you can, get it out with a pair of tweezers if you don't want to keep a souvenir :P
2006-10-25 21:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by Tigregrrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,the graphite itself will not hurt but the the graphite could be contaminated so disinfect the wound and try to get the it out,go to the A&E
2006-10-25 21:24:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well no, not really, but it won't do you any good either. Did the point break off in your foot? Best to get it out if it did, otherwise, disinfect it and you should be fine.
2006-10-25 21:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by coppersmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't think that the #2 will hurt you, but depending on the size of the hole, u could get an infection. wash it out, watch it for a few
2006-10-25 21:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I have had a piece in my leg for like 35 years and I still see it.
2006-10-25 21:18:21 · answer #7 · answered by Psycmixer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you take the point out?
2006-10-25 21:13:27 · answer #8 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, just try to get it al out or you'll have a permanent tattoo on your foot, and you may get a bit of an infection from the bacteria on it.
2006-10-25 21:18:22 · answer #9 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! its not going to hurt you as long as its not lead your ok still make sure there is nothing broke off in your foot but no
2006-10-25 21:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by jessie j schroedie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋