i have no idea what this is?

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the tip of my middle finger is swollen and feels that tight it feels like its going to burst. its throbbing and quite painful but no sign of a cut etc? its kind of going purple! any ideas on what it is and what i can do about it?

your temp isn't as high because you've taken parecetamol, that doesn't mean that the problem has gone.

Additionally, with sepsis, or any infective process, temperature can be low rather than high.

Nobody can advise you here, because we're not with you, we don't know how you actually feel, we can't see you. I do know that if I listed the symptoms you have, I would want someone to tell me to be seen. I work in ICU and sepsis is our 'bread and butter'.

sorry everyone i fell asleep and didn't look at replies. My finger is massively itchy and very swollen/red/purple. I dont feel very ill but dont feel myself.. but im lying in bed writing this so havent stood up yet to know if i feel dizzy.

Go to the dr. Ring and get an emergency appointment

ive sent the doctor an online consultation form and im going to walk to the pharmacy when im ready. I feel really poorly and my finger seems to be getting worse. Ive tried to take a picture of it but its not showing up well at all on the picture

You really need to see the doctor. Get better soon.

Have you seen a medical professional now?

@PotteringAlong @HappyHammy No apps available at GP they said they would ring back if they get a cancellation.. which is unlikely. Going to head the pharmacy now.

I wasn't snarling. I was just confused as to why if you feel like you're dying, you wouldn't go to hospital. Which is why I put the confused face.

Thanks for telling me to bore off though.

What did the pharmacist say?

Like a PP said- maybe whitlow’s finger? DH had this when he was quite ill with a flu like thing. www.google.com/search?q=whitlows+finger&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=insv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwid6dH7sLXkAhUMQxUIHRx7DDMQ_AUoAXoECBAQAQ&biw=375&bih=553&dpr=2

pharmacist said it was probably an infection. It seems to have gone down a lot now but i still have a high temperature and really upset stomach. Im assuming i just have a lind of flu like bug and i shouldn't of linked my symptoms to my finger being swelled. DP is badgering me to go to a walk in centre and told me hes worried but think ive just blew it out of proportion.

Just googling Achenbach syndrome and I'm very interested to read your comments. This happened to me this week. I've been in contact with my doctor and I have to forward photographs as she says she has never heard of this syndrome. I'm 56, going through the menopause and had a parathyroidectamy in January. Otherwise fit and healthy.