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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?
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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