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My right leg is paining badly due to thumb nail. I am not able touch and cut the nail. Nail is inside the skin

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It is called ingrown nail. Required antibiotics and painkiller right now. Please send photos using online consult option for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Suffering from pain in leg's thumb nail when the subject area press by any article or else and mainly this problem arise when she walks

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The nail might have been injured and because of slight swelling there is tightness in the tissue which causes pain. Without examination of the nail condition and knowing the extent of involvement.. al ...  Read More

Hi, From the last night suddenly started the Pain around the nail of foot thumb, please suggest any medication. Thanks.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Without knowing what's the exact cause we cannot prescribe anything specific. As of now you can take a tab. Zerodol-p twice a day after food for 3 days. ...  Read More

My right leg thumb nail is changing its color to redness and it's paining alot when I wear shoe or even when i touch the nail. Which doctor i should visit

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You are suffering from nail fungus.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation f ...  Read More

I have a vertical slit on my right hand thumb nail. Even a slight accidental touch on the thumb causes a sudden sharp pain. There is always some lingering pain. Also my wrist joints keep popping. I do have thyroid.

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Your symptoms need elaboration, consult ...  Read More

Pain underneath my thumb nail. Sometimes pus also comes out. Applying betadene over it from 1week Precribe any medicine to dry that pus or any other alternative.

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Yes... Explain details like is there any injury to nail. from how many days this pus comes out which medicines you had taken for this Send all on private questions section Also photo gives clear case ...  Read More

I have pain in my thumb nail when pressed for the past 3 weeks and discoloration. I've attached the pictures for reference.

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It seems to be Fungul infection of nail wit secondary infection of nail bed. ...  Read More

I slipped on stairs and there is little bleeding in leg thumb nail causing pain in nail, can't able to wear shoes, nail has been pulled very little, I m using only betadine ointment with bandage, should I take antibiotics for this, if yes then please suggest, 3 days have passed

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Hi upload ur injured leg picture it may be helpfull for us to treat ...  Read More

Blackish skin on thumb nail Pain in thumb nail of foot Dead skin on thumb nail Right thumb nail problem

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Kindly discuss for your concern. ...  Read More

The thumb nails of both hands have immense pain when touched. Swelling is also present. Nail seems to be to be turning black and rough to touch. Not sure but pus maybe present. AF-150 medicine tablets give temporary relief.

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This is Paronychia, avoid too much of wet Work, keep the area dry. it is best to see a physician or a good Dermatologist around your area don't try and self manage it can be very chronic and recurrent ...  Read More

It is there from 4 to 5 years with no pain. It got a bit darker . Is it something dangerous. Please suggest

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

From last one week my right thumb corner is paining and swelling is there.. what medicine should I take

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• Any history of injury or strain? • Is there redness, warmth, or difficulty in movement? • Please upload a clear photo if possible. This will help in giving a proper diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am experiencing severe, throbbing pain on the inner side of my toenail (thumb toe). The area is swollen and the pain has become quite intense, making it difficult for me to walk. Could you please suggest any immediate treatment, such as a suitable cream or medication, to help reduce the pain and swelling? I am attaching photos fo

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This may be paronychia. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

I am having pain in my big toe (thumb). There is no visible pus, but the area around the nail and cuticle is painful on pressing. It also feels warm and slightly swollen, with a tingling type of pain. Walking is uncomfortable. I have tried icing and warm salt water soaks, which give temporary relief, but the pain comes back. Since I have to travel

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You might have deep pus inside with fungal infection ...  Read More

Hi Dr, my nephew got his thumb stuck in door..n nail came out..Got dressing done at near by clinic.any medicine pls suggest Also by when nail will come again

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No need to worry. Just give paracetamol syrup for supportive care n pain management ,maintain good hygiene, clear n dust free at the thumb. Inj TT to be given if no vaccine given at 6,10,14 weeks of l ...  Read More

Hi, My skin around the nail is peeling , specially on the thumb and around the index finger, is it a sign of anemia or something else?

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Vitamin deficiency, ...  Read More

I have diabetes and bp since 7 years i take metformin sr 500 once my hba1c is 6.4 my nail is broken or ot because of diabetic pls suggest

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Nail infection, Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail plate, bed, or matrix, causing discoloration ...  Read More

In my recent visit to waterfalls i just skid and falldown backside which got badly hitter my right hand , uts been pain in the nights from finger thumb nail to jaw Can you please suggest pain killer

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Tablet Zerodol sp ...  Read More

Hello, i have a habit of biting nails and recently i have observed that i have got this small thin line on my nail. What could be the reason for it? Its been there since a couple of months and its not growing or becoming dark

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Since morning i found black thin straight line inside my left nail, i didnt got any injury , its painless but its looks weired ,first time i am facing this issue please sugeest is this not harmful or any serious will be there ,

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Im attaching a picture of my thumb. So i have a very small hard lump inside my thumb since childhood. It dint bother me much. The skin on top was always normal and i was able to live normally. But since a month the inside lump i feel grew a little and almost around the inside lump i see this yellow appearance on top of thumb currently. Went to der

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Need to incise it After that apply T-Bact cream ...  Read More

Thumb infection with pain... swelling in thumb from last 4/5 days with severe pain. Redness in thumb.....but other fingers are not affected...no fever or other symptoms.

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Cannot comment without examination. It may be skin infection. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

I have this nail issue for 6 months yellow discolouration only at that part if i remove that part every times it again discolouration same as it was before whats this condition?

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Fungal infection it seems ...  Read More

Left foot thumb nail has thickened from one corner and has discoloration. It causes pain sometimes. The color has changed to partly yellow and partly brownish.

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Could be fungal infection Share pics for better evaluation ...  Read More

Hi gdmrng I m having pain in both thumbfingers.. And also I feel like vericosevines on back of knees.. Plz see below pics.. And I can't even stand for 15 min... If I stand so I get pain in toe thumb also and legs pain.. Plz suggest me remedy and what's causing my thumb finger pain

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Looks like gout? Get serum uric acid levels done ...  Read More

The nail was broking with pain can u suggest what to do I will upload picture and it was happing 1month ago

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Need removal ...  Read More

I'm suffering from nail fungus on my thumb finger nail.. I had consulted doctor for a year almost it was cured 90% then came back again writhing a week later ..please suggest treatment for this ..it's been 4 years since I'm suffering from this issue

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Pain in the right hand thumb. MRI findings gangolian cyst 4 mm suggest treatment.will medicines cure this condition.

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It can regress by medicines otherwise a small injection will be needed to aspirate it. ...  Read More

A fish bone got stuck today, below thumb nail. When i press the nail it's faintly visible or if when i press it. It's very small , should be the end part of the fish bone. As i pulled out the fish bone, i thought it came out but after 2-3 hours it's paining now. Im outside India for work now, and really stressed out. The skin is tied to nails, and

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It will recover in few days ...  Read More

Right Foot back side of thumb heavy pain from almost two years it is very painful not going with massage also want a solution

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Possible Causes are 1. Gout Recurrent pain, redness, and swelling of the big toe joint Can be mistaken for mechanical joint pain More likely if dietary factors or family history 2. Hallux Rigidus (Ear ...  Read More

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