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Got Cut On Foot Finger, Paining, Swelling. Can It Heal On Its Own Or Should A Visit A Doctor?
i got a cut on one of my fingers of right leg couple of days back...till yesterday it was ok..was paining a little..i wore shoes I guess that made it bad....now today there s little swelling,,,,i applied soframycin and have not wore shoes today,...can it heal on its own or should a visit a doctor
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
Hi. thanks for posting your concern at HCM
Seems that the cut on your finger has got infected thus causing the finger to swell and pain.
I would certainly advice that you see a local practitioner who might prescribe you a week of oral antibiotics along with a topical antibacterial like mupirocin 2% ointment twice daily.
An OTC pain killer like ibuprofen would help you with the pain part.
take care
regards
Seems that the cut on your finger has got infected thus causing the finger to swell and pain.
I would certainly advice that you see a local practitioner who might prescribe you a week of oral antibiotics along with a topical antibacterial like mupirocin 2% ointment twice daily.
An OTC pain killer like ibuprofen would help you with the pain part.
take care
regards
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