Nail Pain
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It describes any painful sensation over the nail, which may be pressing,sharp, burning or dull.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Fever
Repeated fever above 38 ℃
Swelling of the affected area
Possible causes
- Paronychia
Inflammation of the skin around the nails. It is commonly caused by bacterial or fungal infections, which enter through broken skin (e.g. from hangnails or nail-biting).
- Hand-foot-mouth disease
HFMD (Hand-foot-mouth disease) is a highly contagious viral infection. To prevent transmission, patients should wash their hands regularly and avoid going to school until the ulcers have healed and the rashes have dried up. Patients often eat and drink less due to the painful mouth ulcers, hence it is important to monitor for dehydration and encourage food and water intake.
- Psoriasis (except for pustular psoriasis)
A skin disease caused by the immune system attacking skin cells, thought to be genetic as well as triggered by other things such as environment, illnesses and stress.
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
- Mycosis fungoides / Sézary syndrome
- Scleroderma
Iron deficiency anemia
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have nail pain?
Has your nail shape changed?
Has your nail color changed?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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