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For the last 3 weeks my thumb around the nail has been paining and over the last 3 days is has began swelling. i'm not sure what the problem is kindly help?
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Infection?: Paronychia? You may have a bit of nail that is growing into surrounding tissues or you could have a bacterial infection. Soak in warm epsom salts. Be aware , that it this worsens it may need to be lanced.
Answered 6/5/2020
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