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What Causes Swelling Of Fingers While On Valacyclovir?
Hello, I woke this morning with my the fingers on my right hand very painful and swollen. I have been taking Valacyclovir for the last 5 days for a cold sore. Is there anything I should do besides stop the Valacyclovir? Could this be serious? Thanks.
Mon, 18 May 2015
Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, i would like to rule out any vascular obstruction event, which can cause gangrene of the fingers, for that you can consult your doctor and get CT angio done, other cause could be infection, but in that case your finger should be warm, see your symptoms and consult your doctor.
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
Thanks
Dr Narender Saini
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, i would like to rule out any vascular obstruction event, which can cause gangrene of the fingers, for that you can consult your doctor and get CT angio done, other cause could be infection, but in that case your finger should be warm, see your symptoms and consult your doctor.
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
Thanks
Dr Narender Saini
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