Gremill wrote:I have the black death. At least thats what it feels like. Proper man-flu.
Kow wrote:Going to the doctor is always a mistake. I got my antibiotics but also got coerced into making appointments for blood and piss tests, cardigangrams, polygraph tests, electroshock therapy and who knows what else.
Silke wrote:I have an infected cuticle on my left middle finger. Hurts like hell and looks even worse - it's so swollen it has made the top of the finger about three times larger than normal. And given it a nice shade of purplish red. Oh and there's plenty of pus. Haven't had time to visit the doc but probably should.
tin_robot wrote:Sounds like a paronychia. Soaking in warm water offers some relief, and hastens the draining of pus, I'd also take paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, given the swelling, and build up of pus I'd see a doctor asap, to see if they can drain it for you, and perhaps with a view to antibiotics. It's not a good one to just ignore, as if left too long you can end up with a cellulitis. (Though if you're lucky it may just drain and get better - but I wouldn't chance it.)Silke wrote:I have an infected cuticle on my left middle finger. Hurts like hell and looks even worse - it's so swollen it has made the top of the finger about three times larger than normal. And given it a nice shade of purplish red. Oh and there's plenty of pus. Haven't had time to visit the doc but probably should.
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