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Suggest Medication For A Swollen Finger

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My 1 year old daughter dropped the wooden toy box lid on her middle finger the end of the finger has been swollen since sunday when it happened and there is a bump at the base of the nail bed. Is this normal for her finger to look like this or should I be concerned.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

When the nail bed is damaged by any trauma, then the bluish discoloration and swelling are common.

Is there any pain or restriction of activity of right hand? As fracture of the distal phalanx can also occur in some people after trauma, which can be confirmed after an x-ray.

Sometimes the nail also falls after a week or two, but the new nail will replace it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Aftab Anwar
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Suggest Medication For A Swollen Finger

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. When the nail bed is damaged by any trauma, then the bluish discoloration and swelling are common. Is there any pain or restriction of activity of right hand? As fracture of the distal phalanx can also occur in some people after trauma, which can be confirmed after an x-ray. Sometimes the nail also falls after a week or two, but the new nail will replace it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Aftab Anwar