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What Causes Foul Odor From A Nail With Blood Clot Post Injury?
I smashed my index finger in a door a couple of weeks ago. About 50% of the nail had blood under it, and the cuticle area was red with blood. The nail is growing normally, no pain, but there is an odor coming from my finger. My finger is very slightly warmer than the other fingers. Is it infected? Do I need to have the nail removed?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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as i read your question and according to my knowledge these are the signs of infection. you should go for antibiotic cover for 3-5 days,if it will not resolve then go for removal.
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hope so this answers your question for any querys or follow up you can write to us. wish you good health. Regards
welcome to the HCM
as i read your question and according to my knowledge these are the signs of infection. you should go for antibiotic cover for 3-5 days,if it will not resolve then go for removal.
you can upload picture for for more appropriate treatment suggestions.
hope so this answers your question for any querys or follow up you can write to us. wish you good health. Regards
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