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I hurt my tricep, elbow. index and middle finger numb. index finger purp under nail. what should i do? seen doc nerve test monday. any other suggestio?

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See hand specialist: May be some nerve damage, usually transient. Would see a hand and upper extremity specialist; most doctors unfamiliar with nerves.

Answered 8/18/2014

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Careful of the nail.: The distribution is note classic for a radial nerve injury, which from the location of your trauma is the most likely to have been injured. The purple underneath the nailplate is a hematoma and unless it has drained on its own can cause problems. If you are in alot of pain at that site get it drained soon.

Answered 12/25/2014

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Nerve injury: It depends on how severe the nerve injury is. You must see the specialist.

Answered 6/22/2012

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Poss nerve injury: It sounds as if you have a soft tissue injury and i assume you have had an x-ray. Do all you can to relieve swelling such as rest, ice, and elevation while waiting to see your doctor. Avoid Aspirin products.

Answered 8/18/2014

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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Subungual hematoma: Agree with other docs about being seen. As far as the blood (hematoma) under the index fingernail, you can leave it alone, relieve it with a red-hot paperclip (don't burn yourself) by touching it lightly to the nail; it will penetrate quickly and blood will ooze out, relieving pressure & pain. Or, you can wait until see specialist who may relieve the pressure with a special tool.

Answered 8/18/2014

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