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Hi there, I have pain and welling in my thumb on the right hand. just to the side of the nail and also around the knuckle. It s a little swollen and red. It feels like a small bockage in a vein maybe. I just wonder if I should be concerned. It began yesterday and got worse this evening. Also, what can I do to alleviate it?
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Thumb?
Hello, The symptoms are consistent with conditions like paronychia. Consult a general practitioner and start a short course of antibiotics preferably amoxiclav. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Generally, the symptoms will settle in a couple of days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician