Finger swollen around nail

Question 1

My index finger has been swollen around the nail for two weeks and the skin below the nail just started getting yellow, should i be worried?

Answer

Yes: You may either have bacterial infection or long standing fungal infection. Needs medical attention.

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Sounds like infected: This sound like a bacterial infection and the yellow color makes me wonder about pus. Infections in the nail area and end of the finger can be tricky ... Read More

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Question 2

Hang nail now whole finger swollen, tip is red, warm and throbbing x5 days. very painful. tip looks clubbed n getting numb. how to treat @home? or er?

Answer

Finger swollen: Time to go to er, if that is where you get medical treatment. You have an infection in the finger and you need treatment.

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Question 3

Babys hand crushed in door. her pinky knuckle looked squished in and there was instantly a deep purple bruise on ring finger. swollen now but playful.

Answer

Watch digit use: You can just watch. Generally if an infant guards or refuses to use the injured part further evaluation is definitely warranted. 1 concern would be if... Read More

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Question 4

Lately my both hand swell every morning aching my bone (borh hand). one of my middle finger swollen and hurt constantly. do i need vitamin c? or?

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?: Could be some type of rheumatoid arthritis but cannot tell over the internet osteoarthritis can cause this also i doubt that vit c will do much goo... Read More

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Question 5

Why is my middle finger swollen?

Answer

Need moreinfo: Trauma,overuse,jammed,infection,arthritis,etc.Not alot of info given,repost with more info

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Question 6

Why is my finger swollen at the fingertip? i need some advice.

Answer

Swollen finger: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/c... Read More

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Question 7

Why is my finger swollen and bruised still? i need some advice.

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Don't know: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/c... Read More

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Question 8

I think i suffered a paroxysmal finger hematoma today and the hematoma is really painful and the finger swollen, should i be seen by a dr.?

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Paroxysmal finger he: This is also called achenbach syndrome. It's etiology is poorly understood at best. It may be associated with other diseases , but that is undeterm... Read More

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Question 9

For about a month i have woke up with my finger swollen and hard to bend. i did not injure it at all?

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Trigger finger: Trigger fingers are swollen and difficult to bend in the am. They often get better as the day goes on. They can lock and click, a cortisone inject... Read More

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Question 10

What can you do for a smashed finger, swollen and has the pins and needle numbness currently, injured 8 hours ago?

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See your orthopedic specialist.: If you have good circulation, you can probably elevated above your heart for 24 hours. However if the fingers turning blue and you're getting numbness... Read More

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Finger swollen around nail

My index finger has been swollen around the nail for two weeks and the skin below the nail just started getting yellow, should i be worried?

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Hang nail now whole finger swollen, tip is red, warm and throbbing x5 days. very painful. tip looks clubbed n getting numb. how to treat @home? or er?

Babys hand crushed in door. her pinky knuckle looked squished in and there was instantly a deep purple bruise on ring finger. swollen now but playful.

Lately my both hand swell every morning aching my bone (borh hand). one of my middle finger swollen and hurt constantly. do i need vitamin c? or?

Why is my middle finger swollen?

Why is my finger swollen at the fingertip? i need some advice.

Why is my finger swollen and bruised still? i need some advice.

I think i suffered a paroxysmal finger hematoma today and the hematoma is really painful and the finger swollen, should i be seen by a dr.?

For about a month i have woke up with my finger swollen and hard to bend. i did not injure it at all?

What can you do for a smashed finger, swollen and has the pins and needle numbness currently, injured 8 hours ago?

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