Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling At The Site Of Incision On Thumb

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

Question: I cut my thumb with a knife 16 days ago and it seemed to heal but now it is very painful and swollen and incision area is white and hurts to the touch. What do I do about it?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I think you need to see a doctor for anti inflammatory and antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM,

I think you need to see a doctor for a course of anti inflammatory and antibiotic drugs.
You also need to check your blood sugar if you have not done so recently.

Till you can see your doctor, you can take Omeprazole 20 mg twice a day, and Ibuprofen 200 mg twice a day.
Also take a good B complex with vitamin C and Zinc.
Dress the wound with a good antibiotic cream mixed with EPSOM salt. This will reduce the swelling.
You can revert back with further questions.
Regards

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