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There is a clot like hard formation near index finger of my mom due a injection needle mishandling at the hospital. She has pain and finger is red and swollen what should I do and how serious is it.
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Consultation is advisable
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Send dat pictures once...after clear cut view ..we can go through next...if it is pus formation inside shud remove it frst to relief pain...
Either it is inflammation..with redness and pain..shud take medication..
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consult me for more info regarding ur prblm..
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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This condition has to be examined by doctor ,u could share photo or do consultation
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consultation with doctor
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apply warm water over the affected area , maintain hygiene
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Send picture.
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Please share a photo
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Having a clot is not much of an issue
But having pain and redness are signs of inflammation, the clot might have been infected
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u can consult me on practo for further treatment
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for now apply a bandage on it .
dont immerse the hand in water clean it with an antiseptic and give warm compress
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Can take analgesics.
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Apply Thrombophob gel
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Usually it will subside on its own
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