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Pus around nails

2023-03-18 06:14:48
My husband got pain around his thumb nail 3 days back and now we can see pus around it. How to remove the pus and how to take care of the wound .
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Pus indicates it's in infective stage, need antibiotic coverage.. And dressing if required ..
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physical examination is required, visit to ur nearest  hospital

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Need few details Kindly consult

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Visit a doctor in person.

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Please consult a General Physician in your area. Ideally the condition can be treated by medicines.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Kindly consult for proper treatment.

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You have have to start antibiotics and without examination, cannot say how to remove it

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