What Causes Severe Pain And Discoloration In Left Hand Index Finger?

Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016

Question: Attached photos of fingers. Problem only in one finger. Other finger photos only to show for comparison. (the deep red lines are my nail paint that I haven't been able to remove completely)

-my sisters Index finger of left hand was hurting slightly (it's been 8-9 days) but now hurting more

-Pain was located along the finger nail on left side but tip of finger starting to swell more and hurting even with light pressure

She -Doesnt remember getting hurt though did lift heavy bags several times in a hurry before leaving Paris. Her hands don't remain moist or anything.she didn't do any cleaning or anything. She was constipated after taking iron supplements for a ferritine deficiency (don't see any link but sharing anyway).

What medicines shall she take?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acure paronychia; Oral and topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have read your query and I have also reviewed the Image. She seems to have acute paronychia i.e inflammation of nail fold.
I suggest an oral antibiotic e.g Augmentin (Amoxicillin+clavulanate) 1000mg, twice daily for 7 days.
In addition I would also suggest an oral antiinflammatory/ painkiller e.g tab zinase-d (diclofenac+serratiopeptidase), once or twice daily, for a week, for symptomatic pain relief.
Topically she may apply an antibiotic cream e.g T-Bact cream (mupirocin 2% cream), twice daily.
These are prescription medications and I suggest that she uses them under supervision and guidance of your local doctor.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Dear Doctor, thanks - I found only Amoxycillin 625 and took one dose last night. How many per day should I have and what medicine can I take to protect my stomach lining (pls give options bec in village chemist doesn't have all meds). I get acidity etc easily.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest oral and topical antibiotic for a week

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You may take a tablet of Pan-40 empty stomach once daily to prevent dyspepsia/ acidity. I suggest you to take this oral antibiotic, twice daily for a week.

Also use a topical antibiotic cream i.e T Bact cream (mupirocin crea,) Or Fucidin cream (fusidic acid), twice daily

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar