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What Causes Lump On Top Of Thumb?

my boyfriends righy thumb on the top of it has around lump on top of it . the size of a nickel. it is red and hurts. there are no bite marks. he didnt bang it. he woke up with it 2 days ago. its getting bigger. and its red. could it be a staff infection?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
Yes, possibility of skin infection is more likely in his case.
It is red, painful, enlarging and on exposed part of body, so possibility of bacterial infection is more in his case.
He needs antibiotics, painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor 's prescription for them.
He may need surgical dressing too.
So better to consult doctor and discuss all these.
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What Causes Lump On Top Of Thumb?

Thanks for your question on HCM. Yes, possibility of skin infection is more likely in his case. It is red, painful, enlarging and on exposed part of body, so possibility of bacterial infection is more in his case. He needs antibiotics, painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor s prescription for them. He may need surgical dressing too. So better to consult doctor and discuss all these.