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What Does Swelling At An Open Wound On The Middle Finger Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Question: My middle finger got cut open a week after and ot is still swollen s
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to infection.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The pain and swelling in the cut open wound that is one week old is suggestive of an infection in the area. This needs a direct examination, proper dressing and oral broad spectrum antibiotics with a tetanus shot for healing.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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What Does Swelling At An Open Wound On The Middle Finger Indicate?

Brief Answer: Can be due to infection. Detailed Answer: Hello, The pain and swelling in the cut open wound that is one week old is suggestive of an infection in the area. This needs a direct examination, proper dressing and oral broad spectrum antibiotics with a tetanus shot for healing. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.