Treating Splinters, Slivers, and Embedded Debris: Quick Help at Urgent Care in Greeley

A small splinter might not seem like a big deal—until it becomes red, swollen, or painful to touch. Whether it's a sliver of wood from a fence, a shard of glass from a dropped dish, or a tiny metal shaving from a DIY project, embedded debris can quickly lead to infection if not removed properly.

At Nadora Urgent Care in Greeley, we handle foreign object removal every day. If your at-home efforts aren’t working or you’re not sure it’s safe to attempt, let us take care of it the right way.

When to Visit Urgent Care in Greeley for a Splinter

You don’t need to tough it out. Visit urgent care in Greeley if:

• The object is deep, large, or fully under the skin

• There’s redness, swelling, or pus

• You can’t see the full extent of the object

• It's in a sensitive area like under a fingernail, near the eye, or on the foot

• You’re unsure what the object is (e.g., metal, glass, or treated wood)

• You haven’t had a recent tetanus shot and the object was dirty or rusty

Trying to dig it out yourself can break the object into smaller pieces or drive it deeper.

Carefully Removing a Foreign Object Can Prevent Infection—Seek Expert Help at Nadora Urgent Care in Greeley If It Becomes Painful or Won’t Come Out.

What to Expect at Nadora Urgent Care in Greeley

Our experienced team will:

• Examine the site using proper lighting and magnification

• Use sterile tools to safely extract the object

• Clean and dress the wound to reduce infection risk

• Prescribe antibiotics if needed

• Provide tetanus boosters if appropriate

Most extractions are quick, and patients leave feeling immediate relief.

Don’t Wait for It to Get Worse

If you’ve got something stuck in your skin, skip the guesswork. Visit Nadora Urgent Care in Greeley at 1624 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80524. Walk-ins welcome.