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Does An Odd Odor From My Injured Thumb And A Pinching Pain At My Cuticle Indicate An Infection?

I smashed my thumb in a car door. The thumb got swollen and there was a blood pocket. I went to the ER and they punctured a hole in my nail to release the blood. I was given an antibiotic. It's been about a week now, I have had a check-up with my GP, who informed me to look out for infections. The purple color under my nail has decreased. However my cuticle has become white and numb, there is a odd odor coming from my injured thumb.There is also a small pinching pain at my cuticle. Does this mean it is infected?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion bad odor from the injured part always suggestive of infection.

I suggest you to do Gram's staining, culture and sensitivity from the discharge.

Before the report came I suggest you to start ampilcillin and cloxacillin , along with diclofenac and paracetamol, pantoprazole.

Take the antibiotics according to report there after. Completion of scheduled drugs eradicate your infection completely.

Pleases maintain local hygiene dressing and cleaning.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Does An Odd Odor From My Injured Thumb And A Pinching Pain At My Cuticle Indicate An Infection?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion bad odor from the injured part always suggestive of infection. I suggest you to do Gram s staining, culture and sensitivity from the discharge. Before the report came I suggest you to start ampilcillin and cloxacillin , along with diclofenac and paracetamol, pantoprazole. Take the antibiotics according to report there after. Completion of scheduled drugs eradicate your infection completely. Pleases maintain local hygiene dressing and cleaning. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.