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Swelling around big toe
I have puss filled swelling on one side of the big toe from 1 week. 2 days ago I saw little puss coming out from the other side. The toe hurts a little. It hurts a lot when pressed or put pressure. What is this and how to resolve this. Please help
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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photos
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Nashik
Its paronychia need oral antibiotics as well as dressing
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kindly consult online for proper treatment
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Dr. S Deepika
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Could be paronychia..one kind of infection..need antibiotics
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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