Long-term splinter - a problem?

[Splinter_idiot]

Allow me to get straight to my likely stupid problem. About a decade ago I got a splinter in my finger. I tried to get it out but its still there. I forgot about it for years, but recently I’ve been worried about it. Is this a problem? It’s completely beneath the skin and not visible any more, I can’t tell what finger it’s in. Could this kill me or mean I have to have my finger amputated?

[specialmom]

Hi.  No, I don't think a splinter in the finger can kill you.  I know that I have given up on removing a splinter and eventually the typically move their way to the top. Believe it or not, the splinter could be gone.  What was the splinter originally?  Do you see it anymore?

[specialmom]

By the way, no question is a stupid question.  Sincerely, that's what we are here for.  If you wonder, ask!!

[Splinter_idiot]

Thanks specialmom

I don't see the splinter anymore but it's definitely still in there. So you think it will have no negative effects?