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What Happens If Silver Nitrate Penetrates Into The Bone?

Hello, My niece is currently in Honolulu and went to Er for an ingrown toe nail. ER used silver nitrate to stop the bleeding. She is now back in ER, as pain has become so severe from procedure. MRI is being taken right now. Possible bone involvement with the silver nitrate. What happens to her, if the silver nitrate has gone into the bone?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

What is the MRI report says? Possible causes pain due to in may enter into blood vessels of the bone may lead occlusion lead to bone pain or necrosis (osteonecrosis).

Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care.
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What Happens If Silver Nitrate Penetrates Into The Bone?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. What is the MRI report says? Possible causes pain due to in may enter into blood vessels of the bone may lead occlusion lead to bone pain or necrosis (osteonecrosis). Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.