Seek prompt medical help for a foreign object that is very painful or is deeply embedded in the skin or muscle. Follow these precautions and steps first: Don't try to remove the object. Doing so could cause further harm. Whether it's a splinter, glass shard, thorn, or small piece of metal, the discomfort. Foreign bodies in the feet can include anything from splinters and glass shards to rocks or metal debris, and even thorns or plant matter. Do not try to remove the object on your own as that can lead to more. Oftentimes you can soak your feet and carefully remove the small object with the help of a tweezers, but what should you do if you can't safely remove the object? In today's blog, we explain what you should do if you have a foreign object stuck in your foot.