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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Finger
Good afternoon, My index finger is swollen and painful to the touch aorund the nail. I have been told that it could be an ingorwn nail. there is a yellow pussy looking patch growing on my finger along the nail. (right hand by the way). I am a diabetic, so should I attempt to drain the puss myself or should I seek medical treatment right away?
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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Indiabetics, the proneness to infection is there especially if blood sugar not regulated well.In grwing nail and pus means infection and minor drain procedure is indicated with trimming of nail, so consult your surgeon. You may be advised antibiotics and and anti-inflammatory medicinnes. It should be drained early to allow spread to deeper issues of finger, yes for now, dress with antiseptic oint ment and take advil till you get to a surgeon
thanks
Indiabetics, the proneness to infection is there especially if blood sugar not regulated well.In grwing nail and pus means infection and minor drain procedure is indicated with trimming of nail, so consult your surgeon. You may be advised antibiotics and and anti-inflammatory medicinnes. It should be drained early to allow spread to deeper issues of finger, yes for now, dress with antiseptic oint ment and take advil till you get to a surgeon
thanks
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