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What Causes Tenderness Between Nail And Knuckle Along With Numbness In Thumb?

I smashed my thumb in a car door 3 days ago. The door actually latched shut. It s still numb and swollen, but there is no discoloration. No blood under the nail plate. The numbness is on the side of my thumb that is away from my fingers. It s just like half to 2/3 numb on the first joint. Also, between the nail and the knuckle is very tender.Is this anything to be concerned about?
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
No discoloration. No worry. But keep vigil it should not catch infection.

I would suggest simple remedy. Drink turmeric 1 tsp bd in warm milk or water. Also mix 1/2 tsp turmeric in warm clarified butter and smear around thumb and cover some bandage. Do daily twice.

Inflammation, pain, swelling, infection will go slowly but effectively. It's all non toxic and safe. Natural antiinflammatory, analgesic, bacteriostatic.

There are Haridra capsules also available containing turmeric.

Hope it helps you.
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What Causes Tenderness Between Nail And Knuckle Along With Numbness In Thumb?

No discoloration. No worry. But keep vigil it should not catch infection. I would suggest simple remedy. Drink turmeric 1 tsp bd in warm milk or water. Also mix 1/2 tsp turmeric in warm clarified butter and smear around thumb and cover some bandage. Do daily twice. Inflammation, pain, swelling, infection will go slowly but effectively. It s all non toxic and safe. Natural antiinflammatory, analgesic, bacteriostatic. There are Haridra capsules also available containing turmeric. Hope it helps you.