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Suggest Treatment For A Cut On The Finger

i cut my finger (finger next to my thumb on my right hand) on the top at the joint closest to the nail 6 days ago. its a relatively small cut but was fairly deep. its heeled shut now, but still throbs all day. i have it bandaged up and did not seek any medical attention, however i have lost feeling in the area between the nail and the first joint where the cut is. when i run my finger over the numb area it tingles like the sensation you get with 'pins and needles'. is this normal and just part of the heeling process or have i damaged some nerves? also the finger seems to be losing colour, a greyish colour. is this due to me not using it for 6 days or is it something more sinister? thanks, Ben
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Do not worry, all your problem is related to the healing process of the finger.

Tingling sensation is because of the healing of the nerves which are cut down. It will gradually receives all your sensation.

Your bandage must be tight that is why your finger is greyish in color. I advice you should loose it out slightly. This will improve the circulation to the finger and normal skin color can be achieved.

Your first goal in this condition is to avoid any infection and secondly avoid injury to the finger.

Rest all drugs and dressing can heal the wound.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Suggest Treatment For A Cut On The Finger

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Do not worry, all your problem is related to the healing process of the finger. Tingling sensation is because of the healing of the nerves which are cut down. It will gradually receives all your sensation. Your bandage must be tight that is why your finger is greyish in color. I advice you should loose it out slightly. This will improve the circulation to the finger and normal skin color can be achieved. Your first goal in this condition is to avoid any infection and secondly avoid injury to the finger. Rest all drugs and dressing can heal the wound. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.