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What Causes Painful Fluid Bumps Below Finger Nails?
Question: my mother has a swelling below the finger nail and they are painful, feels like liquid filled within them also has itch under palm. Can you please suggest me a solution
Brief Answer:
Seems like paronychia
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
This seems to be paronychia. It can be either bacterial or fungal. A consultation with surgeon will be helpful. Though I need more details about the symptoms and preferably a photograph to be better able to help you.
Dr Vaishalee
Seems like paronychia
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
This seems to be paronychia. It can be either bacterial or fungal. A consultation with surgeon will be helpful. Though I need more details about the symptoms and preferably a photograph to be better able to help you.
Dr Vaishalee
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