tiny glass shrapnel from glass jar.

[liquidmagma]

a glass jar fell and broke into pieces. some flew towards my leg and potentially some went into my skin. no glass shards visible. am i safe with just leaving them there and hoping they will wiggle out eventually? it doesnt hurt when i press on the tiny wounds.

[dizmo]

I doubt you have glass shards in your skin. If they're too small to feel, don't worry about it.

[Guest]

4 hours ago, James Evens said:

First of this is not a medical forum so yeah.

they are not nano size -> good you don't get cancer

it was just a food container? -> good you don't get cancer from the chemicals

 

Most times you should be more aware of the contamination (what was inside the jar) then the actual wounds from the glass.  Just wait and ask a doctor if something unusual happens.

Usually its fine, either it heals over or your body will try and digest it (that is where the problems occur).