Blood clot under finger nail

2025-04-18 06:30:49
Accidentally I got hit with a iron hammer on my thumb finger yesterday. Finger swelled and became purple blue both the sides, blood clotted on the nail. It was a severe pain but after keeping ice pack multiple times pain is little less. But feeling little numbness and it pains when I bend or move my finger. Please guide do I need to get the blood drained by a doctor or it will heal by it's own.
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If pain is more  take tab Brufen 400mg after food  for 3 days. Have patience,  the swollen finger will become alright in a week or 10 days. Continue applying ice packs.

Answered2025-04-23 05:54:04

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Answered2025-04-20 15:24:41

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Need to Be patience , the blood  need not to be drained. As nail grows it comes up nup n when u cut nail slowly  it will be out. Locally apply ice pack. Use Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3 to 5 days  so no infection  n pain swelling relived.

Answered2025-04-19 06:38:06

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It's an subungal hematoma.If you have severe pain you may visit a physician in your area for needle holes to drain the collected blood to ease the pressure.If the pain is not severe, wait for a few days,it will resolve spontaneously.

Answered2025-04-19 00:33:30

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Icing Nothing to worry relax

Answered2025-04-18 15:21:14

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Visit surgery doctor in any local hospital

Answered2025-04-18 08:45:37

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Your symptoms suggest a subungual hematoma (blood clot under the nail) due to trauma. If the swelling is large, purple, and painful with numbness or limited movement, it's best to get it checked. If blood is trapped under the nail, sometimes a small nail puncture is done to drain it, which relieves pressure and prevents nail loss. Since pain and numbness persist, I recommend you visit a doctor or ortho to rule out a fracture and drain the clot if needed. For any guidance, feel free to WhatsApp me at eight seven six two seven four nine nine seven four.

Answered2025-04-18 08:44:17

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Answered2025-04-18 08:35:43

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You likely have a subungual hematoma (blood under the nail) from the hammer injury. Since there's swelling, purple discoloration on both sides, pain, and numbness, it's best to see a doctor. They may drain the blood and do an X-ray to rule out a fracture. Minor cases heal on their own, but yours sounds moderate to severe.
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Keep icing, elevate the finger, and take painkillers if needed — but medical evaluation is advised.

Answered2025-04-18 08:12:08

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Xray of hand must be done

Answered2025-04-18 16:12:33

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Consult local general surgeon Apply ice Regular movements

Answered2025-04-18 14:21:13

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-04-18 10:51:02

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Pls have physical examination with nearby surgeon and have a follow up.

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Apply thrombophob ointment

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