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The thumb nail of her right nail has grown excessively to penetrate the skin. There is bleeding and pain when pushed or touched under pressure.
Which type of specialist doctor to be consulted ? Physician has consulted to operate the thing.
General surgeon? Orthopedic ? Dermatologist ?
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You should visit general surgeon for this problem
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Dr. Ketul Kareliya
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Surendranagar
You must consult any General Surgeon or Orthopaedic surgeon, both deal with this condition.
Just take care it doesn't get infected as there is bleeding.
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Consult a general surgeon/Orthopaedic surgeon and get it physically examined.
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warm compress or soak the finger in lukewarm soapy water for few minutes for 2-3 times daily.
apply antibiotic/antifungal ointment.
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta
General Physician
43 yrs exp
Meerut
Please see a surgeon for this.
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