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Thumb of one leg is swollen
After nail cut I have my thumb toe of one leg swollen with pain. Looks like pus is accumulated. How can I get relief from this ?
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When did you cut your nail and when did the symptoms begin?
You will need to drain the pus, if the swelling is tense
Medications like antibiotics
Augmetin 625 mg twice a day for 5 days
Pantop 40 mg once a day for 5 days
Paracetamol for the pain, 500 mg twice a day will be needed.
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If pus is there u need surgical intervention contact surgeon for that
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Tab. Doxycycline 100mg 1-0-1 x 3 days
Tab. Dolil 650mg 1-0-1 x 3days
Tab. Pan 40 mg 1-0-0 x 3 days
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consult for further evaluation and follow up
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puncture the swelling and drain the pus with sterile needle.
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Dr. Khushboo
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
Yes you might have got infection. Treatable .consult doctor
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