What causes pain around the fingernails?
Disease description:
Recently, the edges of my fingernails have been particularly painful. I would like to know what could be causing pain at the edges of the fingernails.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Possible causes of pain around the fingernail include the following:
1. Trauma: Injuries such as bumps, pressure, or accidental cuts during nail trimming may lead to localized pain, redness, and swelling.
2. Paronychia: An inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail caused by bacterial infection, commonly presenting with redness, swelling, and pain; severe cases may be accompanied by fever.
3. Fungal infection: For example, onychomycosis, a fungal infection affecting the nail bed, which may cause nail layering, brittleness, discoloration, and pain in the surrounding tissues.
4. Ingrown nail: When the edge of the nail grows into the skin, it can irritate surrounding tissues, causing pain and swelling.
5. Other factors: Cold exposure, gout, glomus tumor, and other conditions may also result in pain around the fingernail.
When experiencing pain near the fingernail, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Additionally, maintaining hand hygiene is important to prevent infection.
