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How Can An Infected Skin Cut On The Hand Be Treated?
my wife cut her hand 4 days ago & it is infected . the doc put her on smz antibiotic & this is the start of day 3 with no improvement. her hand is swollen & her pain level keeps her crying.shouldnt the swelling & pain have decreased by now? im sure you are worth the money but im on disability & cant pay right now. waiting for the 6th thats my payday sorry
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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brief answer
the wound should be cleaned with antiseptic daily and taking effective antibiotic is most important
detailed answer
cut wound is excellent media for bacteria to multiply and should be cleaned daily and using antiseptic like betadine to apply on the wound ..also should take antibiotic effective as amoxicillin&clavulinic and can take ibubrufen as analgesic and antiinflammatory drug for 6 days..and she will be fine
hope that helps you
thanks for contact HCM
brief answer
the wound should be cleaned with antiseptic daily and taking effective antibiotic is most important
detailed answer
cut wound is excellent media for bacteria to multiply and should be cleaned daily and using antiseptic like betadine to apply on the wound ..also should take antibiotic effective as amoxicillin&clavulinic and can take ibubrufen as analgesic and antiinflammatory drug for 6 days..and she will be fine
hope that helps you
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