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Pain top of thumb.white pus came out from under thumbnail,now its clear. its very tender even the thumb pad. how do i treat it and help relieve the pain. think i might of injured myself carving a pumpkin. whats happening? will i lose my thumbnail?

Q: pain top of thumb.white pus came out from under thumbnail,now its clear. its very tender even the thumb pad. how do i treat it and help relieve the pain. think i might of injured myself carving a pumpkin. whats happening? will i lose my thumbnail?

: Best to see a surgeon now to see if you need it drained or treated by antibiotics. You will not lose your thumbnail

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Best to see a surgeon now to see if you need it drained or treated by antibiotics. You will not lose your thumbnail

Answered 8/1/2022

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A member asked:

Pain top of thumb.white pus came out from under thumbnail,now its clear. its very tender even the thumb pad. how do i treat it and help relieve the pain. think i might of injured myself carving a pumpkin. whats happening? will i lose my thumbnail?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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