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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In The Finger

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Posted on Wed, 20 Sep 2017
Question: Hi my finger is swelling very much and becoming very painful near the nail. My friend had the same and was given anti biotics. Also my sister went through the same but it was too late even with medication they had to use local anesthetic and cut it. What anti biotic can i take? It started yesterday and today its going worse
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Locally available broad spectrum antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.

This seems nail bed infection and at this stage use of antibiotics may help. Kindly post a photo of the lesion so that I am better able to help.

In my patients I start broad spectrum antibiotic like a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid for 5 days along with vitamin b complex. Commercial preparation available in your area will be known to your local doctor.

Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any further question
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (35 minutes later)
Hi is fluxoacillin a good antibiotic to take?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Never prescribed

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have never prescribed fluxocillin so I cannot say much about it.
Thanx
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (16 minutes later)
I have attached the medicine box is that the right one?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes , this is right medicine which I prescribe to my patients.
Thanx
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In The Finger

Brief Answer: Locally available broad spectrum antibiotic Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. This seems nail bed infection and at this stage use of antibiotics may help. Kindly post a photo of the lesion so that I am better able to help. In my patients I start broad spectrum antibiotic like a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid for 5 days along with vitamin b complex. Commercial preparation available in your area will be known to your local doctor. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any further question