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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Finger Joints
hey my lil girl pointer finger is swollen at the joint. the joint that connects the finger to the hand. she can still move it and there is a lil hole on it. a little puss came out but not to much. its kinda hard too. can you help and let me kno what should i do.
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Hello,
The swollen finger joint with swelling including pus discharge indicates definite abscess formation with cellulitis stage. My guidelines at present:
- Need emergency consultation with general surgeon who will decide the line of action as incision and drainage surgery is required or conservative treatment will cure it
- Primary relief with ice application
- Analgesic as ibuprofen after meals if no history of drug sensitivity
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The swollen finger joint with swelling including pus discharge indicates definite abscess formation with cellulitis stage. My guidelines at present:
- Need emergency consultation with general surgeon who will decide the line of action as incision and drainage surgery is required or conservative treatment will cure it
- Primary relief with ice application
- Analgesic as ibuprofen after meals if no history of drug sensitivity
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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