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Swollen finger after injury during exercise. There is some discolouration at the back of the finger. Finger will not go flat. Pics attached. Is it broken? Or displaced or just swollen?

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Dr. Vishal Singh Orthopedist | New Delhi

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I am having swollen finger for the past 1 week. Initially, swelling was at the side of the finger but now it is at the back side also. I am not sure which type of doctor I should consult?? Orthopaedic/physician, etc. Please find attached pics of my swollen finger.

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello.... It looks like paronychia, If an abscess (pus pocket) has formed, the recommended treatment is to drain the abscess by doing an incision and drainage procedure.later on doctor will prescribe ... Read More

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My finger is getting swollen. Which antibiotics to be taken. Please suggest. Need some tonic for weight gain also

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Dr. Anusha General Physician | Chennai

You might be allergic to detergents or dishwashers. Do not use harmful chemicals for washing. Keep the hands dry. ... Read More

Hi, My Index finger is swollen and there are some pus in it. How to get it recovered? Please help. Is there any medicine which will help it get treated on its own. Its been 3 days it is swollen.

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Dr. Mifrah General Physician | Bangalore

Hello, need to see the pic of your swollen finger. How did it occur? What about pain or fever? ... Read More

My pinky finger is swollen but it doesn't hurt to me from 2 days

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Dr. Dewangan Sunil Orthopedist | Raipur

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I trapped my finger at work on Tuesday it no longer Herts but it is swollen only on the finger nail

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Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT) Physiotherapist | Noida

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Got cut over the summer at an airport, now my finger is healed but its swollen and hurts

Asked for Male, 19 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Divya Jyothi Telagareddy General Physician | Vizianagaram

Take Tab. Aceclo. P whenever you need. ... Read More

I have had a swollen finger for 3 days. It's getting worse. It started with a cut and was swollen then slowly moved down my finger and is turning purple.

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Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

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This is limited information and tells nothing about your skin condition which can help in planning a treatment. A thorough history, clinical examination and appropriate laboratory tests will be ... Read More

A wound in left toe finger of the big, given treatment continuously for more than 6 months.. infection not yet cured and the finger got swollen as well...

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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Common cause for non healing wound is diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. Get these ruled out ... Read More

My hand finger & feet fingers is swollen since last five six month this happening on my leg and hand fingers swollen

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Mr. Sreenivasa Rao (PT) Physiotherapist | Chennai

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Hi... Can you please let me know your problem with some more details...like was there anything else associated with the swelling pain...redness.. difficulty in using your fingers ..like difficulty in ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I injured my finger while playing basketball about a month ago. The joint is still swollen and I can't bend it properly from that part. It feels stiff and painful when I try to move it. Can you please advise what this could be and what treatment I should take? And if it's requires surgery and I'm away from my home and I'll be back home b

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Get xray of affected finger ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I injured my finger while playing basketball about a month ago. The joint is still swollen and I can’t bend it properly from that part. It feels stiff and painful when I try to move it. Can you please advise what this could be and what treatment I should take? And if it's requires surgery and I'm away from my home and I'll be back

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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My lower part of index finger was swollen. No injury or pain or itching. I could only see impression of bead of my bracelet on other hand on lower part of finger. Not sure if its the same. Today my middle part of finger also feels bit swollen. What this could be???

Asked for Female, 34 Years 301 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

No attachment available. Without that how to compare. As such no complaints. You can go for hot fomentation. ... Read More

Hello sir I have swollen finger from 5-6 year due to extra growth of bone muscle or tissue in it. It is not painful but it's keeps growing slowly.i think I was hitten with cricket ball 6 year back and I got this but I am not very much sure could you tell me what is this is removing it can be painful could you tell me why it has happened what to do

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

Due to inflammation, use zerodol ... Read More

Hello doctor I got this on my finger what it could be , plz tell me the treatment and remedies am attaching the photo plz check it .

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

My 1 finger tip is swollen since a few days and it is painful on touching. What should I do? Attached images too

Asked for Female, 39 Years 628 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Dear Sir/Madam, My daughter is suffering from skin problem on fingers as per attached images. Please help and suggest us treatment for the same. Thanks Venkatesh

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Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

It looks like an eczema kindly consult online for specific treatment ... Read More

Can Jersey finger be cured without surgery like ayurvedic techniques? Is there any alternate treatment options for jersey finger apart from surgery? What happens if l leave the jersey finger without getting surgery to it?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 53 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

Kindly share the symptoms and a picture of your little finger. ... Read More

It started 3 days ago where my right index finger became swollen and painful to touch on its side. I expected it to go away a few days later but it's been 3 days now and even though it's not as painful as it was before, it's still swollen and painful. Over the counter painkillers have worked so far but I don't want to keep using them and I wish to

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 252 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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This is my younger brother he is 10 year old having infection on hand's and leg's fingers kindly suggest what is this and what is the treatment

Asked for Male, 25 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I have swollen gums I need a treatment for my gums .I have also pain in them ,I used to gargle with salt water but that has no affect

Asked for Female, 17 Years 821 Views v

Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

Hello First thing please visit the dentist and get the scaling done Secondly proper oral hygiene maintenance is must ... Read More

My mother from some days complaining about swollen finger from few days, doctor has prescribed d xcef cv twice daily for 7 days it's 6 day but it remain same and fucidic cream applying but no results pls tell me what to do and what's this called.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

My father has swollen in his leg near toy finger evey winter seasion he have his leg was swollen I do test diabetics it's normal also xray is fine why his one leg swollen

Asked for Female, 24 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

Every cold season all my fingers will start swelling and it will pain a lot. I am not able to even grab things. When in contact with heat it will start itching and become red. What could be the reason and how to treat this .

Asked for Female, 27 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Mir Jawad Zar Khan Orthopedist | Hyderabad

Signs of rheumatoid arthritis. Investigation to be done. Consult orthopaedic or rheumatologist ... Read More

I have swollen finger around cuticle and nearby area. Pus is developing. There is pain and inflammation. Dr has given Augmentin duo 625 mg twice a day for 5 days Bifilac capsule twice a day for 5 days Pan 40 mg twice a day 5 days Zerodol twice a day for 2 days Should i proceed? Is antibiotic a lot of dose? Plz respond. Thanks.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 313 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Yesterday I lifted some heavy luggage for upto a km or so... Today in the morning my fingers and plam are swollen and when rubbed feels itchy.. What maybe the reason? And What's the treatment?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

My baby about 3 years and 4 months has swollen on his penis , i want to know what it is and what shall I do for treatment, please advice .picture also attached.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 505 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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I sustained an index finger injury in August 2022 during a cricket match, resulting in dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. However, I experienced relief after taking medications at the time. After a year, I consulted a doctor and underwent an MRI for the finger. The findings revealed a torn volar plate of the PIP joint, with re

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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I was stung by a bee on my finger yesterday, and even after 24 hours, my finger and hand are still swollen. What medication do you recommend for this? I had a tetanus shot 10 days ago .

Asked for Male, 22 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I get pain, swollen, redness in foot finger joint, not sure why this happened,any suggestions . Kindly suggest any medication required

Asked for Male, 37 Years 200 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Swollen finger after injury during exercise. There is some discolouration at the back of the finger. Finger will not go flat. Pics attached. Is it broken? Or displaced or just swollen?

I am having swollen finger for the past 1 week. Initially, swelling was at the side of the finger but now it is at the back side also. I am not sure which type of doctor I should consult?? Orthopaedic/physician, etc. Please find attached pics of my swollen finger.

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My finger is getting swollen. Which antibiotics to be taken. Please suggest. Need some tonic for weight gain also

Hi, My Index finger is swollen and there are some pus in it. How to get it recovered? Please help. Is there any medicine which will help it get treated on its own. Its been 3 days it is swollen.

My pinky finger is swollen but it doesn't hurt to me from 2 days

I trapped my finger at work on Tuesday it no longer Herts but it is swollen only on the finger nail

Got cut over the summer at an airport, now my finger is healed but its swollen and hurts

I have had a swollen finger for 3 days. It's getting worse. It started with a cut and was swollen then slowly moved down my finger and is turning purple.

A wound in left toe finger of the big, given treatment continuously for more than 6 months.. infection not yet cured and the finger got swollen as well...

My hand finger & feet fingers is swollen since last five six month this happening on my leg and hand fingers swollen

My lower part of index finger was swollen. No injury or pain or itching. I could only see impression of bead of my bracelet on other hand on lower part of finger. Not sure if its the same. Today my middle part of finger also feels bit swollen. What this could be???

Hello doctor I got this on my finger what it could be , plz tell me the treatment and remedies am attaching the photo plz check it .

My 1 finger tip is swollen since a few days and it is painful on touching. What should I do? Attached images too

Dear Sir/Madam, My daughter is suffering from skin problem on fingers as per attached images. Please help and suggest us treatment for the same. Thanks Venkatesh

Can Jersey finger be cured without surgery like ayurvedic techniques? Is there any alternate treatment options for jersey finger apart from surgery? What happens if l leave the jersey finger without getting surgery to it?

This is my younger brother he is 10 year old having infection on hand's and leg's fingers kindly suggest what is this and what is the treatment

I have swollen gums I need a treatment for my gums .I have also pain in them ,I used to gargle with salt water but that has no affect

My mother from some days complaining about swollen finger from few days, doctor has prescribed d xcef cv twice daily for 7 days it's 6 day but it remain same and fucidic cream applying but no results pls tell me what to do and what's this called.

My father has swollen in his leg near toy finger evey winter seasion he have his leg was swollen I do test diabetics it's normal also xray is fine why his one leg swollen

Every cold season all my fingers will start swelling and it will pain a lot. I am not able to even grab things. When in contact with heat it will start itching and become red. What could be the reason and how to treat this .

Yesterday I lifted some heavy luggage for upto a km or so... Today in the morning my fingers and plam are swollen and when rubbed feels itchy.. What maybe the reason? And What's the treatment?

My baby about 3 years and 4 months has swollen on his penis , i want to know what it is and what shall I do for treatment, please advice .picture also attached.

I was stung by a bee on my finger yesterday, and even after 24 hours, my finger and hand are still swollen. What medication do you recommend for this? I had a tetanus shot 10 days ago .

I get pain, swollen, redness in foot finger joint, not sure why this happened,any suggestions . Kindly suggest any medication required

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