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How To Treat A Swollen Finger After Being Pricked By A Needle?
I GOT STUCK BY A PALM NEEDLE ON SATURDAY AND MY FINGER IS COMPLETELY SWOLLEN AND I HAVE TINY RED BLOTCHES ON MY HAND. CAN YOU ADVISE IF I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR OR SOMETHING OVER THE COUNTER. IT DIDNT FEEL LIKE A NEEDLE WENT IN MY FINGER BUT RATHER FEALT LIKE IT POKED ME
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Hi,
There may be post traumatic ecchymosis and oedema. Do cold compresses to reduce swelling for few days. Apply antibiotic cream. Take anti inflammatory drugs for a week. Also, take a short course of antibiotic to prevent secondary bacterial infection. Otherwise, there is possibility of development of abscess.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
There may be post traumatic ecchymosis and oedema. Do cold compresses to reduce swelling for few days. Apply antibiotic cream. Take anti inflammatory drugs for a week. Also, take a short course of antibiotic to prevent secondary bacterial infection. Otherwise, there is possibility of development of abscess.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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