2007-05-06 15:48:06 · 6 answers · asked by Tim G 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
No, they would have to penetrate a vein and float to the heart without getting caught on the wall of the blood vessel. That's not going to happen. Have you ever experienced how hard it can be for someone to place an IV? It won't happen by accident.
A splinter that gets below the dermis will just stay where it is, being coated by immune cells. A superficial splinter will be pushed out as new skin cells replace the old ones.
2007-05-06 15:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by David D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it can not travel to the heart. Most of the time, if not removed soon, a splinter will cause the area around it to become infected. Then a pocket of pus will develop. The pus is made up of white blood cells (that's what fights infections) and bacteria. Once this happens, the splinter may come out when the pus is drained. Otherwise, you may have to pull the splinter manually.
With an infection like I described above it is possible that it (the infection) could get into the blood stream and thus to the heart. Watch for a red streak starting at the wound site and extending toward the heart. It is rare but can happen. If you see this you will need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Don't delay!
Terry
2007-05-06 18:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you were to inject a splinter into a major blood vessel I suppose, but the garden variety that you get in your skin will eventually be shed with the skin it's in, even if you don't remove it.
2007-05-06 16:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by The Doc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pure nonsense my friend, although they can get infected and hurt a lot.....or sometimes jsut heal in the skin no problem.
2007-05-06 15:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT MAY NOT WORK ITS WAY OUT, BUT IT ALSO CAN'T TRAVEL TO THE HEART.
WHY NOT?
IT'S BIOLOGICALLY IMPOSSIBLE.
2007-05-06 16:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...it will eventually work its way out.
2007-05-06 15:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by lovin life 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋