Pain in the flesh on both sides of the middle finger's nail

May 29, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Pain in the flesh on both sides of the middle finger's nail may be caused by trauma, paronychia, or ingrown nail, and treatment depends on the specific condition. Abnormal growth of the middle fingernail can lead to irritation and changes in the surrounding skin tissue, resulting in symptoms such as pain, redness, and swelling of the adjacent tissue. If an abscess is present, it is generally necessary to go to the hospital for treatment, which may involve nail removal.

Pain in the flesh on both sides of the middle finger's nail may be caused by trauma, paronychia, ingrown nail, or other reasons, and treatment should be based on specific conditions. Details are as follows:
  1. Trauma
If the middle finger is subjected to external pressure or injury, it may cause local tissue pain. Symptoms usually resolve spontaneously after a period of time.
  2. Paronychia
Abnormal growth of the middle finger's nail can irritate surrounding skin tissues, leading to pain, redness, and swelling around the nail, sometimes accompanied by abscess formation. In such cases, treatment at a hospital may involve surgical removal of the nail.
  3. Ingrown Nail
Over-trimming the middle finger's nail may cause it to grow into the surrounding nail fold tissue, resulting in an ingrown nail. This can trigger inflammation in the soft tissue around the nail, causing swelling and pain. Under a doctor’s guidance, using an ingrown nail corrector may help relieve symptoms.
  Additionally, pain in the flesh on both sides of the middle finger's nail could also result from conditions such as onychomycosis (nail fungus), periungual warts, or pustular psoriasis. Patients are advised to visit a hospital for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment according to the specific condition.

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