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Thumb pain
Hello Doctor,
There is a slight pain in my thumb for for last 2-3 days. Whenever I try to use it, I feel ache. This could be pus pain and I need your advice, to get rid of it. Thanks!
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Looks like paronychia (pus formation in the nail bed)
Is it painful, is the thumb feels warm to touch? If so it's paronychia,
You need to consult surgeon for incision and drainage of pus.
Next Steps
take tab chymoral forte 1-1-1 (after food)
hot fomentation
consult for any query
Health Tips
maintain local hygine.
if the pus comes out apply betadine ointment.
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