Laxmi Devi Laxmi Devi Asked 4 months ago

How to get glass out of foot without pain?

My son accidentally stepped on a broken glass piece at home and there's a tiny bit still in his foot. It's not deep, but he's very scared of pain. Is there any home remedy or technique to get glass out of foot without causing too much pain?

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Priya Joshi Priya Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yaar, glass in the foot sounds bad! Actually, without pain? That's almost impossible if it's deep. Best to soak your foot in warm water with some Epsom salt to soften the skin, then gently try with sterilized tweezers. If it's still stuck or paining too much, go to a doc. Don't risk infection!

Radha Sharma Radha Sharma Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Arre beta, glass in the foot is very painful. First, wash it nicely with soap and water. Then, if you can see it clearly, try to take it out very gently with clean tweezers. If it's deep or hurts too much, please go to the doctor right away. Don't let it get infected, that's more trouble.

Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Removing glass without pain is really difficult and risky if it's deep. My advice would be to clean the area, then if you can see it easily and it's superficial, use sterilized tweezers. But honestly, for safety and to prevent infection or missing a piece, it's always best to get a doctor or nurse to check it out. They have the right tools and expertise.

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Ananya Krishnan Ananya Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh god, I had this happen last month! It was awful. I tried myself with tweezers, but it just hurt too much. Honestly, the 'without pain' part is unlikely if it's really in there. I ended up going to a small clinic, and the doctor removed it quickly after numbing the area. It was the best decision. Don't try to force it, you might push it deeper.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined May 2026 4 months ago

If you have diabetes, getting glass out of your foot needs extra care, bhai. Even a small cut can be a big problem. Don't try to do it yourself too much. Clean the area with antiseptic, and if it's not coming out easily, please go to a clinic. Foot care is very important for us.

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Glass in the foot? Ouch! That'll definitely mess with your workouts. First, clean it well. If you can't get it out with sterilized tweezers, especially if it's deep, you really need to see a doctor. You don't want an infection preventing you from walking or exercising for weeks. Get it sorted properly.

Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Glass in the foot? Oh no, that sounds really concerning! I'd be so worried about infection. Did it go in deep? I think soaking it in warm water might help, but if you can't see it clearly or it's painful, maybe a doctor is the only way to get it out completely without complications. Has anyone else managed to get it out pain-free?

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