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Finger Injury

2020-05-18 06:54:39
Got finger injury two weeks ago. Due to lockdown Dr. was not available so his hospital staff had clean my wound and got three stitches and t t shot. two days before got my stitches cut but my finger look little deformed and numb at tip. Will it get better with time or  is no pain, Infection and swelling.
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Yes it will  improve with time.you can start vit B12  supplement  to help  in problem of numbness and  tingling. Start physiotherapy exercises  to prevent  deformities and improve  function

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You would have taken antibiotics. As of now it doesn’t look infected. It is only scarring post healing, that is why it is looking deformed and numb, it will improve with time. Nail also looks a bit loose on one edge.
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Trim the nail carefully

Answered2020-05-18 07:04:22

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Nothing much to worry about the wound.its healing well.Finger hygiene is important.Numbness will settle in few days.

Answered2020-05-25 08:58:28

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Continue daily dressing Trim the nail
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visit a Surgeon

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