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Thumb Nail Turned Black After Injury. How To Get Relief From Pain?
Question: I jammed my thumb between a pressure roller and a piece of timber and a pressure roller about a month ago, it cut just above the knuckle and left my nail black, it has healed well but I am now always in pain from it
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain in the thumb even one month after the injury could be due to a bone injury or a tendon injury. A direct examination is needed to find out the cause of pain.
In some cases mild nerve injury can also cause a persistent pain. It is best to avoid any movement of the injured thumb, do a hot compress in the area and consult an orthopedician for a direct examination.
Till then do take a mild pain killer like ibuprofen for symptomatic relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain in the thumb even one month after the injury could be due to a bone injury or a tendon injury. A direct examination is needed to find out the cause of pain.
In some cases mild nerve injury can also cause a persistent pain. It is best to avoid any movement of the injured thumb, do a hot compress in the area and consult an orthopedician for a direct examination.
Till then do take a mild pain killer like ibuprofen for symptomatic relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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