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Nail Infection and blood clot
I happened to have a wrist fracture almost 5 months ago. After removal of the cast, my middle and ring finger were swollen and painful to touch around the nail. After sometimes, a sticky yellowish-white discharge started to come out from under the nails. I visited a dermatologist, who told me it is nail infection and game me topical steroid cream to apply.
Few days ago, upon pressing the area below the nails blood started oozing out.
Now, the bleeding has stopped but black clots are visible below the nail.
The swelling and pain is also gone but the nail is broken and having blood clots underneath the nail.
Is this something serious like nail cancer? I am worried.
What to do about it now? Kindly suggest.
TIA
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Don't worry...you are suffering from nail Fungus causing this problem. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Dr. Monisha Devi
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This must have happened due to infection. As this nail grows, it'll fall off and new one will grow. If you develop any other symptoms such as pain or discharge or anything else, kindly consult online
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