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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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Then enjoy ...  Read More

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

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Take Tab. Aceclo. P whenever you need. ...  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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Common cause for non healing wound is diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. Get these ruled out ...  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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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

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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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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Get xray of affected finger ...  Read More

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???

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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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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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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

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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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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?

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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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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

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

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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.

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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 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

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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 .

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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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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 .

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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

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Ice application ...  Read More

I hurt my finger during exercise. There is swelling in the area and it is painful. The pain is lesser today but I am not able to use the finger and it won't go flat. Is this something that will heal on its own? I am using a frog splint for this. The injury happened yesterday morning and the pain is definitely lesser today. Is it broken or displaced

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Hi. By the look of it , u might hv injured few soft tissue on the dorsal aspect of finger. Please visit for clinical examination snd an xray to look for subtle bony injury. U may continue using spl ...  Read More

How long injection for trigger finger help does one shot helps foever or one has to get same repeatedly

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It would require more history to know your condition better. Trigger finger may require surgery at times. ...  Read More

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