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Nail bed infection
Hello Doctor , we consulted you last time for my mother's nail bed infection. As per the picture attached , she has recovered 70% however still some swelling is there. Should I repeat the medicine or visit the hospital ?. Please guide us next step.Thankyou
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Good to know that you are feeling well but It requires incision and drainage
Abscess has already formed
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Need incision and drainage.
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visit general surgeon clinic
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Please Continue as follows :
1) Tablet : Cefixime 200 mg two times in a day after Meals
2) Tablet : Combiflam three times in a day after meals
3) Tablet : Pantocid 40 mg before meals
4) Ointment: Betaden Virinda Apply three times on a wound
5) Hot fomentation
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take all above treatment for 5 days
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Dr. Utsav Nandwana
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
If it is improving then continue medication but best treatment for it is incision and drainage of pus and regular dressing
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