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I just got to know that I am pregnant just 2 days back and now I got hurt on my right thumb while closing the car door and my thumb is swollen and nail has a blood clot which hurts really very bad ,just wanted suggestion on how to get the pain down I am not able to sleep too
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query.
Swelling is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area. A soft tissue injury is likely. You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief after consulting your doctor. Do a cold compress on the area of injury. The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In My Thumb
Hello, Thanks for your query. Swelling is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area. A soft tissue injury is likely. You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief after consulting your doctor. Do a cold compress on the area of injury. The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care