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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Thumb

yes i punctured my thumb with a nail from a framing gun. I went to the dr they x rayed it. Its not broken they put me on cefadroxil 500mg. my thumb is swollen and i cant really move it to good. the nail went in the side dont know how far. how long does it take for the swelling to go down?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

In most cases, an acute paronychia or a nail infection heals within 5 to 10 days with no permanent damage to the nail. 

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Thumb

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. In most cases, an acute paronychia or a nail infection heals within 5 to 10 days with no permanent damage to the nail.  Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician