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Suggest Remedy For Lack Of Blood Flow To The Thumb

I smashed my thumb at the bottom of the nail by the cuticle. The lower half of my nail has blood but the upper half doesn t. Its been over a month and is starting to ache a little bit. Should I just let it take care of itself or do I need to see a doctor?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Hello

First I will advise to do x ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your finger.
According to your history it looks that there is possibility of injury to tendon of thumb.
You may need to confirm circulation consulting your doctor.
If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.

Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
Physiotherapy is important to gain early range of motion movement of thumb.
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Lack Of Blood Flow To The Thumb

Hello First I will advise to do x ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your finger. According to your history it looks that there is possibility of injury to tendon of thumb. You may need to confirm circulation consulting your doctor. If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy is important to gain early range of motion movement of thumb. For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ]. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.