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How Can A Stab Wound On The Finger Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 10 Jan 2017

Question: My son is 6 years old. in his school his friend had pinched his finger with his nails and it dug in and have created a wound. The school nursing was done and they had immediately cleaned and put an antipectic followed by a bandaid

The bandaid didnt stay for a day being on the tip of the finger... its two days now and my son complained a pain in the finger...i check it has a swelling and the cut mark is not healing.

can you suggest what to do now.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Usually it takes 5-7 days for the healing to occur. However, I would request you to upload an image of the affected area for me to determine the stage of healing. Apply some antibiotic ointment and it should soon be fine. In case of pain, paracetamol or acetaminophen can be given.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (53 minutes later)

his temperature is also not stable at night since two days. it goes to about 101.4

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get the blood counts checked

Detailed Answer:
In that case it indicates an infection, possibly viral. You need to get the blood counts checked. Let me know the reports thereafter and I will guide you accordingly. As of now give paracetamol if temperature rises above 100.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar