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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Thumbs?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Question: I have had fir last several weeks, tenderness, pain, swelling on both thumbs and both middle fingers, I think it is chronic paronychia
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Paronychia management guidelines narrated thoroughly .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly with attached photograph .

* This is most likely paronychia .

* Suggestions recommended

- Soak the involved part into lukewarm water with added antiseptic liquid
5 minutes each for 3 - 4 times a day .
- Local application of antibacterial or anti fungal cream helps .

- Tab. ibuprofen 2 times a day after meals .
- Consult your doctor for antibiotic support .
- Get once fasting blood sugar checked if not done in recent past .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further assistance .

Regards dear .
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Thumbs?

Brief Answer: Paronychia management guidelines narrated thoroughly . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly with attached photograph . * This is most likely paronychia . * Suggestions recommended - Soak the involved part into lukewarm water with added antiseptic liquid 5 minutes each for 3 - 4 times a day . - Local application of antibacterial or anti fungal cream helps . - Tab. ibuprofen 2 times a day after meals . - Consult your doctor for antibiotic support . - Get once fasting blood sugar checked if not done in recent past . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards dear .