What Causes Swelling And Redness In The Fingers?

Posted on Thu, 5 Jan 2017

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Thu, 5 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have multiple finger swelled with redness feels like a burn when touched

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Redness and pain of the fingers is due to infection and associated inflammation.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Linezolid 600mg twice daily after food and Anti inflammatory tablet twice daily to my patients with similar complaints.
Please consult your doctor and get appropriate prescription.
Please send the picture for more clarity and to know whether pus has already formed or not.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (43 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is due to infection only.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the picture.
The redness is due to infection and associated inflammation.
Please consult your doctor and get appropriate Antibiotic prescription.
Nothing to worry.It is mild infection.
Do not apply any Ointment over the fingers.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng