Fish Hook Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you unable to remove a fish hook using home treatment?
See significance of inability to remove a fish hook if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note:
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you unable to remove a fish hook using home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 27, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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