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I hv weird pain in pad of thumb i go to doctor, said i had pus in thumb. thy gve me med, pain faded, but a few days ago the pain statred again. ?
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See a hand surgeon: Sounds like you have a felon-an infection in the pulp or pad of the thumb. These usually need to be opened to drain. See a local hand surgeon for appropriate treatment.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Felon: Typically pus in the pad of the thumb is what is termed a felon. If this is in fact the case, antibiotics may not be sufficient. It may need to be drained, along with culture of the pus and proper wound care. Good luck.
Answered 7/11/2013
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