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Nail infection
He got swelling side of the nail and its paining ... just started from this afternoon itself ...is it harmful or causes any danger..
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It is an infection . If left untreated, it may spread. Antibiotics have to be started. If an abscess is formed, it has to be drained.
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It is an infection
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Should medication immediately , neglecting leads to extensive spread may leads to surgery
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Tab Lizolid 600 - 1 tab twice daily after food for 5 days.
It will be fine
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Yes if not treated it can spread
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
It's paronychia
Apply t bact cream
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Dr. Aman Qureshi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Nagpur
The condition is paronychia.
Need to start on antibiotics and local ointment.
It's not harmful condition.
Does he has a habit if nail bitting?
Consult me on practo for further assistance and medication
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