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Suggest Treatment For Pus Filled Swelling On The Finger
Question: My mom has got swollen finger with pus at the end of the finger tip.
Problem exactly similar to http://YYYYY.yy/medical-conditions/nails/paronychia-acute/
This has been there for the last 3 days and to us reasons are unknown.
Please suggest what could be the reason and remedy for the same.
Problem exactly similar to http://YYYYY.yy/medical-conditions/nails/paronychia-acute/
This has been there for the last 3 days and to us reasons are unknown.
Please suggest what could be the reason and remedy for the same.
Brief Answer:
Pus needs to be drained...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If it has a pus pointing it needs to be drained. Only this alone will relieve the pain completely. It's a simple procedure and will not hurt her much. Further complications are minimal. Therefore I will suggest she visits a general surgeon.
In the meanwhile, I will start her on pain medication diclofenac 75mg twice a day after food. Antibiotic like augmentin 625mg will also be necessary,
Hope this helped.
Regards
Pus needs to be drained...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If it has a pus pointing it needs to be drained. Only this alone will relieve the pain completely. It's a simple procedure and will not hurt her much. Further complications are minimal. Therefore I will suggest she visits a general surgeon.
In the meanwhile, I will start her on pain medication diclofenac 75mg twice a day after food. Antibiotic like augmentin 625mg will also be necessary,
Hope this helped.
Regards
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