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My thumb is swollen, HELP!
I know i'll probably get some backlash for posting this on the forumns instead of going to the doctor, but i need some advice!!!
I bite my nails and sometime bite the skin. I've bit the skin to close to the nail and its always healed. Last week I bit the skin close to the nail on my right thumb. It hurt really bad, like I couldn't really use my thumb for anything, because it would be a sharp jerky pain. I thought nothing of it and polished my nails using regular polish and the crackle polish Friday night. I am in more pain the next days as well. Tuesday morning my thumb is swollen! In much more pain than the previous days. I noticed a green patch forming were I bit the nail (that was the color of my polishes). That night i put antibotic cream and took benadryl. I feel a tad better but my thumb is still swollen and the patch that was green is spreading around the nail. The skin that I bit has grown back, but I am out of options.
My mom doesn't seem to think it serious enough to visit the dr, i didnt either untill yesterday when it swoll. Since its swoll its making daily activities hard like working out and stuff.
Do you guys think I should just wait it out or visit a dr? Could use some major feedback:sad:
I bite my nails and sometime bite the skin. I've bit the skin to close to the nail and its always healed. Last week I bit the skin close to the nail on my right thumb. It hurt really bad, like I couldn't really use my thumb for anything, because it would be a sharp jerky pain. I thought nothing of it and polished my nails using regular polish and the crackle polish Friday night. I am in more pain the next days as well. Tuesday morning my thumb is swollen! In much more pain than the previous days. I noticed a green patch forming were I bit the nail (that was the color of my polishes). That night i put antibotic cream and took benadryl. I feel a tad better but my thumb is still swollen and the patch that was green is spreading around the nail. The skin that I bit has grown back, but I am out of options.
My mom doesn't seem to think it serious enough to visit the dr, i didnt either untill yesterday when it swoll. Since its swoll its making daily activities hard like working out and stuff.
Do you guys think I should just wait it out or visit a dr? Could use some major feedback:sad:
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Dude!!! Go to urgent care and get some meds!! WTH???0
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Some infections can lead to permanent disfigurement, amputation, or death. So. Doctor.0
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Doctor! Ack!0
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Is this serious? IF it's what you say, you need to go to the doctor and get an antibiotic. I don't know about you, but I'm kind of attached to my thumbs (and they're attached to me). I wouldn't want to lose one from an infection.0
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You likely have a staph infection. Get some meds, you'll be fine.0
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Is this serious? IF it's what you say, you need to go to the doctor and get an antibiotic. I don't know about you, but I'm kind of attached to my thumbs (and they're attached to me). I wouldn't want to lose one from an infection.
Trust me i love mine too! Doctor it is0 -
I am not trying be funny!! I AM very much serious!0 -
Mission failed.......I found it very funny.
Go to the doc
I am not trying be funny!! I AM very much serious!0 -
Green drainage is pus and you do have an infection. You need treatment. Beware flesh eating bacteria.0
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I am not trying be funny!! I AM very much serious!
You clearly have an infection that is only going to get worse if you don't get meds. Go to the doctor...NOW.0 -
^ THIS!!! Sorry, but I LOL'd. Maybe you'll finally stop biting your nails!0 -
I had the same prob a few weeks ago with my big toe...it swelled up soooo bad but i wouldn`t go to the doctor. I popped the swelling (yellow) with a sterilised needle
Oh what a relief it didn`t hurt a bit.
then 3 days later I had to go to the docs cos it was infected....save yourself the wait...go to the docs get some antibiotics now0 -
Run... to the nearest medical center. :sad:0
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Infections of fingers/toes can lead to loss of the digit if not treated.
Regular soaking in a salt solution will help but a course of anti-biotic is probably in order - naturally most of us on here are not Doctors, so seek professional advice.0 -
Seriously? If this is true, you need help.
Sounds like a troll to me....0 -
Gross! Do you also pick your nose in public?0
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Nail biting is nasty.0
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Gee i see why so many people hate the message boards, thanks to those who actually to me serious! I'll try my best to see a doctor soon. Thanks again.0
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Gee i see why so many people hate the message boards, thanks to those who actually to me serious! I'll try my best to see a doctor soon. Thanks again.
Apologies if I offended you. But if you've seen some of the posts on the boards, you'd understand why some of us found this suspect.0 -
You'll get better advice if you have medical insurance and call your medical advice line. It is free. Just call the 800# that's printed on the back of your insurance card.0
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It's not a matter of negativity. It's common sense...0
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Well unless you are a fan of losing your thumb and possibly much worse you need to see a doctor.0
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Im 18 and a junior in High School, maybe to you its "common sense", but for me its serious question.0
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I would go show your mom your thumb and tell her you need to see a doctor. My son is 13, and I'd want him to tell me if an injury was getting worse.0
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You should get it checked out. In your case the nail polish was probably the biggest mistake. You trapped whatever it is under your nail/skin.0
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Cellulitis of the thumb or a herpetic whitlow.
Get ye to an urgent care facility.0 -
I wouldn't worry about it0
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Use it to your advantage and go hitchhiking.0
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