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What Causes Swollen Right Thumb, Tingling And Numbness In Arms After A Manicure?

In the past week, after a manicure my right thumb swelled up and now my pinkie has swollen. my arm is tingly and feels asleep. i cant do much with this hand. I have taken anti-biotics. i have asked my doc and he doesn t think it is infection but something else. he wants to do more tests. i also have tingling in my left leg. I am a 62 yr old woman, in good shape. i run 6 days a week.
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to an infection or a fungal infection.

I suggest cleaning the finger with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with Neosporin cream.

I also suggest using oral antibiotics.

I recommend taking anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swollen Right Thumb, Tingling And Numbness In Arms After A Manicure?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to an infection or a fungal infection. I suggest cleaning the finger with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with Neosporin cream. I also suggest using oral antibiotics. I recommend taking anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician