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What Causes Black Discoloration Under Finger Nail After Injury?
Question: Hi,
I have few black under my finger nail after i hit my finger to the wall by mistake and there is few pain , how can i treat it without going to the hospital
this happened to the finger nail for hand not the foot , thanks
I have few black under my finger nail after i hit my finger to the wall by mistake and there is few pain , how can i treat it without going to the hospital
this happened to the finger nail for hand not the foot , thanks
Brief Answer:
Management options explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Clean the area with povidone antiseptic and apply first aid ointment or cream like Neosporin or bactroban. Take ibuprofen 600 mg or diclofenac sodium 50 mg if available for the pain. Acetaminophen can also be taken if the above two aren't available.
If there is visible deformity, severe pain, open wound and signs of neurovascular damage then its always a good idea to get it checked in the ER where an x ray would rule out a possible fracture and assessment of the wound can be done physically to rule out other complications.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
Management options explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Clean the area with povidone antiseptic and apply first aid ointment or cream like Neosporin or bactroban. Take ibuprofen 600 mg or diclofenac sodium 50 mg if available for the pain. Acetaminophen can also be taken if the above two aren't available.
If there is visible deformity, severe pain, open wound and signs of neurovascular damage then its always a good idea to get it checked in the ER where an x ray would rule out a possible fracture and assessment of the wound can be done physically to rule out other complications.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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