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What Is The Treatment For An Infected Joint?
I have had a continual swelling & infection in the joint of my left index finger which bursts frequently & oozes a thick sticky yellowish liquid. This has been ongoing for about a year. Dr gave me antibiotics & cut it open but within a week it returned. It has deformed the shape of my finger, is very hot & can't bear to touch it. I have also found a medium size lump on right side of neck. What do you think?
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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If the infection did not respond to incision and drainage and the use of antibiotics, you may need to have a swab done of the discharge.
This would determine which antibiotics would best treat the infection.
After it is re incised, gauze may need to be placed in the wound to allow it to completely drain.
I hope this helps
If the infection did not respond to incision and drainage and the use of antibiotics, you may need to have a swab done of the discharge.
This would determine which antibiotics would best treat the infection.
After it is re incised, gauze may need to be placed in the wound to allow it to completely drain.
I hope this helps
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