The discussion centers on the potential for splinters and fillings, such as iron dust and carbon fiber, to enter the bloodstream. It concludes that while superficial particles are typically expelled through the skin's natural shedding process, deeper particles may enter the bloodstream if they penetrate beyond the skin's surface. The body's filtration system, particularly in the liver and kidneys, can prevent larger particles from circulating, as they may become trapped or recognized as foreign by the immune system. Additionally, concerns about tetanus from splinters were addressed, emphasizing the importance of proper medical treatment.
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kiki_danc said:If you have fillings (such as from iron dusts or carbon fiber) stuck in your skin? would it eventually join with your blood flow?
kiki_danc said:What is the filter system of the blood where it couldn't accept the smallest particle and how big is the particle? Imagine iron dust filling or 1 carbon fiber flowing in the blood.. can this happen?
Drakkith said:In most cases, no. The natural shedding process of the skin would eventually push it outwards until it is shed. However if they have penetrated deep into or beyond the skin, then it is possible that they can be taken up into the bloodstream.
If the particles are substantially larger than the bodies ability to filter them out, then they are unlikely to be able to flow through the capillaries in the liver and kidneys. These would simply get stuck somewhere until broken down by natural chemical reactions. Or if they are very stable compounds that don't easily break down then they would simply stay put, possibly causing a problem if the immune system recognizes the material as foreign and attempts to partition it off.