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Thumb pain with pus
My right hand thumb is paining much near nail.
There is a bit of pus on one side of nail.
What might be the reason?
What should be done to this?
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It's paronychia which needs to be treated with antibiotics
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Bacterial infections,Nail bed should be evaluated
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You might have got hurt or peeling of skin from sides can cause pus.
Need antibiotics
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Dr. Aman Qureshi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Nagpur
It's paronychia.
Need to start on antibiotics and local ointment.
Do warm compression in the area for pain relief.
Consult me on practo for medication and guidance
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