What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Thumbs?

Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017

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Mon, 21 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have had fir last several weeks, tenderness, pain, swelling on both thumbs and both middle fingers, I think it is chronic paronychia

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Paronychia management guidelines narrated thoroughly .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly with attached photograph .

* This is most likely paronychia .

* Suggestions recommended

- Soak the involved part into lukewarm water with added antiseptic liquid
5 minutes each for 3 - 4 times a day .
- Local application of antibacterial or anti fungal cream helps .

- Tab. ibuprofen 2 times a day after meals .
- Consult your doctor for antibiotic support .
- Get once fasting blood sugar checked if not done in recent past .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further assistance .

Regards dear .

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