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I have throbbing pain in my left index finger by the nail on the side near my thumb. it hurts when it gets touched.

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

See below: Any injury? If not, could be a paronychia. I'd let someone take a look to make sure you don't need antibiotics.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2017

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A member asked:

I have throbbing pain in my left index finger by the nail on the side near my thumb. it hurts when it gets touched.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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