Hi. I got a splinter lodged in my thumb nail this morning and it was very sore all day until I had a friend cut it out tonight. It was lodged fairly deeply. Now, about four hours later, my entire thumb is hot and numb. Is this just residual soreness or should I seek medical help and if so, can it wait until morning?
Hi, It could be an infection of the nail bed. Visit the ER ASAP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.