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Infection? Very painful finger/fingernail

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BlueBumedFly · 06/03/2010 08:01

On thursday I was searching for my keys in my handbag and stuck an unidentified sharp object under my index finger nail. I swore and thought nothing of it.

Have woken up today to a very swollen finger, hot, painful to touch, main pain is the nail. So, am guessing infection. No visable signs.

How can I treat this at home? Cannot go to the out if hours drs for a swollen finger, those appointments need to save for ill people... But it really hurts!

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EldonAve · 06/03/2010 08:58

soak in v hot water
it will bring any pus out

BlueBumedFly · 06/03/2010 12:02

Eldon - have soaked now and a bit better, do i soak a few times a day? Thanks

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EldonAve · 06/03/2010 13:43

yep soak a few times a day
if you have any dettol or tcp you could stick a bit in the hot water too

BlueBumedFly · 06/03/2010 19:17

Many thanks x

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