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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 | Mumbai

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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.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 62 Views v

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 Joint Replacement Surgeon | 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 53 Views v

Dr. Divya Jyothi Telagareddy General Physician | Vizianagaram

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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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

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

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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Dr. 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

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 40 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 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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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 25 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 36 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | 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?

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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 47 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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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Consulr hand reconstructive surgeon ... Read More

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 75 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | 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 94 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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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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Asked for Female, 34 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Kaushik Joint Replacement Surgeon | Delhi

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

Asked for Female, 33 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Vishal Singh Orthopedist | Mumbai

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

Hi since 2 days my legs finger is getting swollen and now it's paining sometime mostly in the night time . Please someone tell me what to do . Please check photos i have attached. Thanks

Asked for Male, 25 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

My finger got swollen from last 5 days and it keeps on increasing,What is this? Yellow color because i applied some turmeric on that but it was not effective

Asked for Female, 22 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

My right leg was struck against the Washing machine at house and little finger got bended slightly. I made it straight immediately. I am able to walk but there is a swell on the leg and the finger is paining. Is there a possibility of crack in finger?

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Dr. Tushar Mahendra Pimpale Orthopedic surgeon | Latur

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Yes might be an fracture, usually it heals by 3 weeks, To confirm it you need to get an xray done ... Read More

Hello doctor last 3 days my finger pakne 3 days different different area in one finger I don't what happened please suggest me

Asked for Female, 27 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

My little toe finger has some bulg swollen from yesterday night.. I have health anxiety and contamination ocd. Iam taking flauxotine 60mg medicine for anxiety and ocd, can I continue that?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

My little toe finger has some bulg swollen from yesterday night.. Iam taking flauxotine 60mg medicine, can I continue that?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Suman Sudhanshu General Practitioner | Patna

If it's FLUOXETINE then it's not the medicine that required for this issue . Dont know why it has been prescribed . Kindly consult me on practo for further help . Thank you ... Read More

My thumb and index finger has swollen and are paining. I'm unable to do basic things without tingling pain.

Asked for Female, 18 Years 62 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

You will need antibiotics and supportive treatment. Please consult with me on Practo for the advice and prescription. ... Read More

Hi, 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.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hi, My finger is swollen with little pus and its painful. Can it be treated with medicine, its been 3 days. Photo attached.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Yes..it's paronychia..due to bacterial infection...it will go with medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

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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

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...

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.

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

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 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

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

Hi since 2 days my legs finger is getting swollen and now it's paining sometime mostly in the night time . Please someone tell me what to do . Please check photos i have attached. Thanks

My finger got swollen from last 5 days and it keeps on increasing,What is this? Yellow color because i applied some turmeric on that but it was not effective

My right leg was struck against the Washing machine at house and little finger got bended slightly. I made it straight immediately. I am able to walk but there is a swell on the leg and the finger is paining. Is there a possibility of crack in finger?

Hello doctor last 3 days my finger pakne 3 days different different area in one finger I don't what happened please suggest me

My little toe finger has some bulg swollen from yesterday night.. I have health anxiety and contamination ocd. Iam taking flauxotine 60mg medicine for anxiety and ocd, can I continue that?

My little toe finger has some bulg swollen from yesterday night.. Iam taking flauxotine 60mg medicine, can I continue that?

My thumb and index finger has swollen and are paining. I'm unable to do basic things without tingling pain.

Hi, 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.

Hi, My finger is swollen with little pus and its painful. Can it be treated with medicine, its been 3 days. Photo attached.

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