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Swollen Finger
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My finger is swollen and I can see some pus inside it. Its been 2 days that I am taking medicine Novaclav -625, Zerodol and applying ointment Diclogel. Photo attached, What Needs to be done, please help.
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Minor surgery require by incision and evacuation of pus. Then daily dress for 2-3 days. Antibiotic anti inflammatory drug upto healing.
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It needs to be incised. Pus has to be removed and dressing given.
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Pus evacuation
Local dressing
Treat same prescription
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This condition in called paronychia.
Infection of nail bed.
You need some antibiotics for it.
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please consult me for further management.
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don't self medicate.
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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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Dr. Danish Khan
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please take a proper consultation from me
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
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6 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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