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Blood got clot due to pressing to a rod
Doctor,
Today while I was doing gym, accidentally my left finger got pressed to the rod while moving and therefore formed a black colour blood clot in left finger. What should be the next course of action for me, will it remain as a bump or any scar or will it go? Please clarify, thanks in advance
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SUBUNGUAL HEMATOMA (blood clot under nail). Will resolve naturally.
What Happened:
- Finger compressed = blood vessels under nail broke
- Blood trapped under nail = black/purple color
- This is common gym injury
What Will Happen:
- Clot will gradually move forward with nail growth
- Takes 2-6 months to grow out completely
- No permanent bump or scar usually
- Nail may fall off and new nail grows (normal)
Treatment:
If PAINFUL (pressure buildup):
- Doctor can drain it (nail puncture)
- Gives immediate relief
- Only needed if very painful
If NOT painful:
- No treatment needed
- Just wait for it to grow out
- Keep clean
Home Care:
- Ice pack first 24 hours
- Painkiller if needed: Paracetamol
- Keep nail trimmed as it grows
- Protect finger during gym
See Doctor If:
- Severe pain
- Signs of infection (pus, fever)
- Nail completely detached
Reassurance: Will heal completely. No permanent damage.
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Common injury - heals completely ð¡ Nail may fall off - new one grows ð« No permanent damage expected ð¡ Drainage only if very painful â
Takes months but resolves fully
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Don't try to prick it
Cold compress for 1st two days then followed by hot compress
If painful -paracetamol when needed
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It will create a wound if ruptured... If you leave it untouched, it will create a painless wound after 10-15 days.... If it occurs repeatedly take CBC
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
Your case has been allotted to me.
I understand your concern. The black spot and mild swelling you see on your finger is most likely a subungual hematoma or soft tissue blood clot that forms due to compression injury. It is usually harmless and improves on its own over time.
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Advices
Apply an ice pack wrapped in cloth for 10 to 15 minutes, three to four times a day for the first two days.
Keep the finger elevated whenever possible to reduce swelling.
Avoid pressing or puncturing the clot, as it will reabsorb naturally.
What to Monitor
Increasing pain, swelling or redness around the nail or finger.
Difficulty in moving the finger or signs of pus collection.
Management
You can take Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg if there is pain. The black mark will gradually fade within 10 to 20 days as the trapped blood gets absorbed. In most cases, it does not leave a scar or bump. If the nail was injured, it might take a few weeks for normal color to return.
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
If swelling or pain increases instead of improving.
If the finger becomes very tender, warm or you notice pus or discharge.
Every minor crush injury heals differently depending on depth and pressure. For reassurance and faster healing, a simple finger examination or X-ray may be done to rule out bone injury if pain persists.
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It will break off on its own
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Just do hot compress it will go
No scar
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Don't do anything
It will disappear itself within 2wks
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Apply cold compression and thrombophobe ointment on it 2-3 times a day
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It will go, in a week or 10 days.
Do some cold compression regularly and apply thrombophobe ointment over it, 2 to 3 times daily.
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Icing,
Locally apply thrombophob gel two three times.
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Don't worry it will dissolve automatically in a few days
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if pain you can take diclofenac plus serratiopeptidase (zerodol SP)
if want can apply thrombophobe gel
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apply ice
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Navneet
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3 yrs exp
Ambala
It is due to compression so take cold packs that will do
Next Steps
cold packs
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can use thrombophobe ointment
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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