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How To Treat Blue Fingernail With Smell After Injury?
Hi, my 3 year old daughter got her ring finger badly smashed in the door hinge 4 days ago and we took her to A&E where she got x-rayed (apparently no evident fracture). Since then she has kept her hand closed in a fist and refuses to show us her finger, so we can only take a look at it at night while she s asleep. The fingernail is completely black and has a foul smell, so I m assuming it is infected. Will an antibiotic ointment suffice or does she need something stronger than that? I m reading some horrible stuff about blood infections if one leaves this kind of stuff untreated... Thanks in advance for your help!
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The finger nail may be infected.
Based on the fact that the color of the finger is black and with a foul smell, it may need a specific treatment.
So,I suggest to go at the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The finger nail may be infected.
Based on the fact that the color of the finger is black and with a foul smell, it may need a specific treatment.
So,I suggest to go at the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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