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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Pain In Finger Post Injury

i was pricked while pruning my rose bush in the left thumb the thorn got into it i pulled it out and i rinsed it with warm water and soap and did alchol. The area is red and hurts and its hard to move my finger. Because I have so many medical issues I would like your advise. Thank you Mindy
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Hello,

This is a normal finding of the organism due to trauma. If after 2-3 days, it is getting worse then go and an X-ray of the finger. Please discuss this with your doctor.

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

Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Pain In Finger Post Injury

Hello, This is a normal finding of the organism due to trauma. If after 2-3 days, it is getting worse then go and an X-ray of the finger. Please discuss this with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist