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Treatment For Swollen Finger After Cut?

My son cut the crease of his ring finger or middle finger. The cut looks good itself, BUT from the cut, his finger is swollen (from the cut site to his hand). this happened about 2 or 3 days ago. He is diabetic and it isn t controlled. I don t know if that makes his situation worse or same as anyone else. He works on barges and said it was on a rail from slipping as he caught himself. How worried should i be here
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

Actually diabetic patients may have delayed healing and higher susceptibility for infections especially in extremities , he should avoid any further infection in his cut and take rest from his barging till his finger heal completely for the sake of his hands .
You may use topical or systemic antibiotics for his cut , clean , dry daily dressings will help , elevate his hand and avoid dropping his hand for a long time , alphintern anti swelling tabs twice before his meals will decreases his swelling .
If the swelling persists i recommend you visit his physician for proper evaluation and management .

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Treatment For Swollen Finger After Cut?

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. Actually diabetic patients may have delayed healing and higher susceptibility for infections especially in extremities , he should avoid any further infection in his cut and take rest from his barging till his finger heal completely for the sake of his hands . You may use topical or systemic antibiotics for his cut , clean , dry daily dressings will help , elevate his hand and avoid dropping his hand for a long time , alphintern anti swelling tabs twice before his meals will decreases his swelling . If the swelling persists i recommend you visit his physician for proper evaluation and management . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.