Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Pain And Swelling At The Tip Of The Finger?
The tip (around and about the fingernail area) of my right fore finger has been swollen for the past 5 days. The swell doesn t seem to be decreasing and there is pain. I don t remember hurting my fore finger in anyway so intense to warrant this swell. Can you please explain why.
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
Hi,
Based on your description, it appears that you could be having infection of the nail bed called as 'Paronychia'.
It happens when the skin around the nail gets irritated or injured, following which it gets infected commonly by bacteria or rarely by fungus.
Treatment includes:
1. Hot water fomentation or soaking the affected finger in hot water 3 to 4 times a day.
2. Cleansing the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon.
3. Taking anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen twice daily after food.
Generally, it should subside by taking above measures.
If it is pus filled and is considerably swollen, then you would need appropriate course of antibiotics and might require surgical drainage, for which you need to consult Surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Based on your description, it appears that you could be having infection of the nail bed called as 'Paronychia'.
It happens when the skin around the nail gets irritated or injured, following which it gets infected commonly by bacteria or rarely by fungus.
Treatment includes:
1. Hot water fomentation or soaking the affected finger in hot water 3 to 4 times a day.
2. Cleansing the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon.
3. Taking anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen twice daily after food.
Generally, it should subside by taking above measures.
If it is pus filled and is considerably swollen, then you would need appropriate course of antibiotics and might require surgical drainage, for which you need to consult Surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....