Suggest Ways To Relieve Swelling On Fingers

Posted on Sun, 7 Sep 2014

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Question : I have an ingrown hair on the back of my finger that has become infected. My finger is swelling. What can I do to relieve the swelling?

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need antibiotics and antiinflammatory drugs

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.

To relieve swelling caused by an infection, we need to treat the infection with antibiotics and antiinflammatory drugs for a few days.
Besides this, if there is pus collection inside on examination,it should be drained by putting a small incision before starting antibiotics.

For such cases, I usually give antibiotics like amoxicillin+cloxacillin/clavulonate,along with antiinflammatory drugs like diclofenac for 5-7 days.Your doctor will guide you.Kindly avoid any delay in starting the treatment.
Meanwhile, keep the affected limb elevated. Also,you can apply "glycerin magnesium sulfate "ointment on the area.These will help to relieve the swelling.

Hope I have answered your question.
Wishing you a faster cure.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (20 minutes later)

Are you able to prescribe an antibiotic?

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
sorry

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

We are not able to give prescription online.
Antibiotics can be prescribed only after a physical examination and vital recordings. as I already told, we may also need an incision and drainage before antibiotics. Kindly see your doctor. He will guide you.
Meanwhile, for pain relief, you can take analgesics like ibuprofen 400mg every 8 hours,if you are not allergic to.

Sorry for inconvenience.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T