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I have a smashed finger and their seems to b blood in my nail and on my finger it is swollen with blood in it what should i do?
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Subungual hematoma..: A subungual hematoma is bleeding under the fingernail caused by a crush injury; causes intense pain and throbbing. If is is really painful, it can be decompressed. Should be done by doc if >50% of nail bed involved (nail may need to be removed). Doctors use cautery; diy'ers use a heated, sterilized needle. If not too bad, can just watch and wait.
Answered 10/28/2014
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