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Suggest Medication For Pain In Fingers After A Nail Injury

I recently had a rusty nail puncture my hand between my fingers quite deeply, very little blood when it happened but I could see down inside the puncture wound the bits inside. I went to the hospital where they washed my hand in iodine and glued me back together also had my first tetanus jab. now the swelling has mostly subsided I am experiencing shooting pains up along my fingers and a crunching sound in my jaw. the pain in my fingers is quite substantial. do I need an xray to see if any damage has been done
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you should first take Tab Tramadol 100mg to relieve you of your pain, then an X Ray is a must to see if there is any phalangeal fracture. also i would recommend a short course of antibiotics to prevent any infection from the injury.
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Suggest Medication For Pain In Fingers After A Nail Injury

Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you should first take Tab Tramadol 100mg to relieve you of your pain, then an X Ray is a must to see if there is any phalangeal fracture. also i would recommend a short course of antibiotics to prevent any infection from the injury. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.