My cuticle bled for about an hour afterwards. My nail bed is slightly purple, but the angry redness is gradually spreading on the skin around the nail. I'm having no trouble bending my finger, although it's very painful to touch. Should I see a doctor about this to make sure no further damage was done and that it heals properly, or will it heal properly on it's own?
2007-02-27 13:46:17 · 11 answers · asked by Lara H 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I almost died from an injury just about like that, from sepsis. (or whatever they call blood poisoning) See the doctor, especially is there are red streaks, which means see the doctor without delay.
2007-02-27 13:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary reason you would go to the doctor would be to prevent infection. Otherwise, there is nothing they can do, and they will charge you a lot for doing that nothing.
If you broke the finger underneath that doesn't matter, they can't do anything either.
2007-02-27 21:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need a tetanus shot and possibly a Dr to drill holes in the nail to relieve the build up of blood underneath the nail. Keep it clean, watch and see if it's better in a couple of days. If you haven't had a tet shot lately(last ten yrs) prob need one.
2007-02-27 22:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u want 2 spend money u should but if youre not planning on spending money then just get some ice.
2007-02-27 21:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by shykeia11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch. Who needs a doctor to tell you to keep it clean. A doctor will just take your money which will add to your pain.
2007-02-27 21:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh my GOD,be more careful from on.anyways why don't u see a doctor.i think there can be some sort of infection....r u feeling feverish?
better go to a doctor than later regretting it OK....
from now on be more careful dear...
2007-02-27 21:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could develop an infection that could lead to Septicemia (Blood Poisoning). My father nearly died from it.
2007-02-27 21:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should heal on its own but if it bothers u then see a doctor
2007-02-27 21:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you should see a doctor just in case. you don't want to risk getting it badly infected.
2007-02-27 22:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by J Leigh ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice it and wait it out, you proly just busted a blood vessel
2007-02-27 21:58:11 · answer #10 · answered by crossndunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋