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I have a swollen thumb with yellow-like puss near the nail, what should i do?
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Drain immediately: It needs to be drained. This is what is called a paronychia. If not drained it can turn into a much bigger problem affecting the pulp of the finger called a felon. And untreated felon can affect flexor tendons and cause serious problems. Seek out a doctor to drain it and give appropriate anatibiotics.
Answered 11/28/2017
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