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What Causes Swelling In The Fist Joint And White Discharge In The Elderly?
my 83 yr old mother acquired a swollen first joint on small finger which is so sore she cant bear to touch it on anything. it opened on its own and a thick white substance oozed out, then it filled back up and is extremely sore gain. Ehe asked her pcp docor about it but he said hes never seen anything ike it and feels its something to do with her osteo arthritirs but doesnt know what or why.
Thu, 30 May 2019
Hello,
It can be septic arthritis like infective condition. For that your wound needs to be cleaned by antiseptic solution and broad-spectrum antibiotic course like cefixime can be prescribed.
Anti-inflammatory medication can be prescribed as well for five days. I suggest you consult the orthopedic surgeon for detailed evaluation and management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
It can be septic arthritis like infective condition. For that your wound needs to be cleaned by antiseptic solution and broad-spectrum antibiotic course like cefixime can be prescribed.
Anti-inflammatory medication can be prescribed as well for five days. I suggest you consult the orthopedic surgeon for detailed evaluation and management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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