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Advice Regarding Finger Injury
Dear Doctor,
I am writing to seek your advice regarding a small injury my wife has had for the past two days.
While preparing chapathi dough (atta), a small dried piece of dough accidentally pricked under her fingernail. It is not stuck inside, but it seems to have pierced the skin slightly under the nail. Since then, she has been experiencing pain for the last two days.
I can see a small whitish-yellowish patch under the nail (visible in the attached picture). There is mild swelling and discomfort, especially when pressure is applied.
Could you please suggest any suitable medicine, ointment, or treatment that we can use to help relieve the pain and prevent infection? Kindly let us know if this requires immediate medical attention.
Thank you in advance for your guidance.
Regards,
Sai
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There appears to be a small foreign body(FB) reaction.
It does require immediate intervention to relieve the pain.
If secondarily infected, may need an antibiotic but priority is to get that FB removed.
You could go across to any competent general surgeon near you or consult directly Online here with me...there is a "Home Hack" that usually works and is effective for small FB issues like this and I'm happy to share it with you.
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Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected area as image is blurred
Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting your wife on treatment
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Do warm saline compresses
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You need specific antibiotics.. for details do direct online consultation
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
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Mumbai
Hello, you can do online consultation with Doctor.Need to take detailed history with proper evaluation.Will prescribe medication accordingly. Please share photos of the concerned areas.
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