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How To Treat A Swollen Finger?
i M 51 YEARS OLD AND RECENTLY HAD SWOLLEN FINGER. NOT SURE IF CAUSE IS ALLERGIC TO CHEMICALS (CLEANSING AGENTS) AS I VE RECENTLY DONE GENERAL CLEANING. I ALSO HAVE A HISTORY OF GOUT AND HERNIATED DISC. THERE IS TINGLING SENSATION AND CURREMTLY WHITE PUS DEVELOPING ON THE SIDE OF THE FINGER. THIS IS 5TH DAY IT HAS BEEN SWOLLEN. I M TAKING ANTIBIOTICS. SHOULD I ALREADY PRICK THE PUS? PLEASE ADVISE. THANKS
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to paronychia which is an infection of the finger. I suggest to clean the area with hydrogen peroxide. I also suggest using Neosporin cream for local application. I recommend to continue the antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to paronychia which is an infection of the finger. I suggest to clean the area with hydrogen peroxide. I also suggest using Neosporin cream for local application. I recommend to continue the antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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