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How Can Numbness And Itching On The Right Thumb Be Treated?

Hi I smashed my right thumb badly 2 days ago and I have been cleaning it with peroxide and my thumb has been numb and itching since this happened but now my thumb is starting to turn red and warm to touch. I let the pressure out that was under my finger nail what do I do
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per my clinical experience, the issue is suggestive of underlying inflammation with possible abscess formation giving redness and warmth to touch. The numbness is due to secondary compression effects. I would strongly recommend to immediately consult your PCP for further management rather than doing home remedies.

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How Can Numbness And Itching On The Right Thumb Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my clinical experience, the issue is suggestive of underlying inflammation with possible abscess formation giving redness and warmth to touch. The numbness is due to secondary compression effects. I would strongly recommend to immediately consult your PCP for further management rather than doing home remedies. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.