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Swollen and painful fingertip
Sir
My right index fingertip has become swollen and is very painful. I have not sustained any external injury to that finger.I have been suffering from that issue for the past 3 days.Kindly check the attached photo for your assessment
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First question are u a diabetic..
If yes..sugars should be in control
Diagnosis is paranychia
Draining of pus ,antibiotic, controlled sugars,gd nutrition is all needed
Next Steps
Consult General surgeon and get it drained...it's a minor procedure takes less than 5min
Health Tips
After draining.take
T.Amoxyclav 625 MG TID,
T.Pantop 40mg Od
Tab.Paracetemol 650mg tid
Take proper Nutrition
Nothing linking of food with pus..Eat everything
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Ya its called acute paronychia, infection in and around the finger tip, caused by minor injury !! Pus is collected just below the nail, which has to be removed and simultaneously antibiotics has to be taken
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Kindly consult General Surgeon nearby and get pus removed
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This is paronychia
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Take 3 days antibiotic and nsaid wait for 1 day if swelling increase then it require incision and drainage
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Daily cleaning
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