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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Finger Below Nail Bed?
Just last night I noticed red, swollen, painful area on my right ring finger and right pinky between the finger nail bed and 1st knuckle. Pinky also had same between 1st and 2nd knuckle... I squeezed that last mentioned area and water like substance came out.
Most probably you have paronychia, an infection of the skin around the nail. You should consult your doctor who will advise you accordingly. We usually drain pus any where is body and prescribe antibiotics for suppressing infecting bacteria, Usually Amoxi-clac 625 mg. Sometimes, it heals itself if you just drain it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Azeem Ullah, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Finger Below Nail Bed?
Hi, Most probably you have paronychia, an infection of the skin around the nail. You should consult your doctor who will advise you accordingly. We usually drain pus any where is body and prescribe antibiotics for suppressing infecting bacteria, Usually Amoxi-clac 625 mg. Sometimes, it heals itself if you just drain it. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Azeem Ullah, General & Family Physician