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Thumb got hurt by door.Nail came out
Hi Dr, my nephew got his thumb stuck in door..n
nail came out..Got dressing done at near by clinic.any medicine pls suggest
Also by when nail will come again
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Take Tt , paracetamol , ointment
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No need to worry. Just give paracetamol syrup for supportive care n pain management ,maintain good hygiene, clear n dust free at the thumb. Inj TT to be given if no vaccine given at 6,10,14 weeks of life and if given then no need of TT.
No need of routine antibiotics.
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It takes 4-6 weeks for nail to grow
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Maintaining the clean n dry at the site of injury is important. Helps faster recovery
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Maintain hygiene
Give calpol
No need of tt if vaccinated
T bact ointment
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ok just give syrup Calpol 250mg 3ml morning afternoon night for 3days for pain
Apply T-bact ointment morning afternoon night for 3days
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