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Nail injury
When working out in a gym my thumb finger got injured the nail is discoloured it's been about 15 days what can I do now
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Cold compression will be helpful
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Leave it .. it will automatically get removed
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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It seems to be a haematoma under the nails
It will heal in due course
Cold sponging is advisable
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Medication for symptomatic treatment is advisable
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
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21 yrs exp
Mumbai
You will have to wait for the nail to fall off , if there is decreased sensation in the toe, then there can be nerve damage
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Cold compression... That will gradually subsides. Nothing to worry
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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45 yrs exp
Jaipur
If pain u can take analgesic , gradually disappears
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