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Wound below nail
While opening a parcel, a stapler pin went under my right hand index finger nail and caused a wound, its been a week its paining.
Please can you advise treatment or medication?
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The wound appears infected. Start antibiotics and pain killers.
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Consult a general surgeon
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Start antibiotics and analgesics for one week
If doesnot improve consult nearby general surgeon
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It looks infected and looks like a part might be stuck, visit a general surgeon
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Dr. Subhash Chandra M R
General Surgeon
3 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello,
The wound has developed into an abscess. It's better to start antibiotics and pain killers. If evolves further it should be drained.
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