On my right hand (finger beside my pinky) to the right of the nail is infected. I went to the Doctors over a week ago and was prescribed pills and cream and it went away. Now though its all infected again and pus is coming out of it and its all red and purple. I've been soaking it for about 40 mins a day and it still isnt better. Now my hand is kinda throbing, im getting hot/cold flashes and have a really bad headache and feelin sick! Any Advice on what i should do??
2006-10-19 12:52:50 · 6 answers · asked by Kimberly 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
soak it in salt water twice a day and soak it in water w/ peroxide twice a day. drink lots of water. if nothing improves by tomorrow, go back to the dr.
2006-10-19 13:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by snowcrablegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a infected finger last year and had to go to the emergency room because my doctor was not open on the weekend. If you are experiencing one or more red lines going up your arm towards your shoulder, you need to go immediately to the doctor. Look at your arm in good lighting. The red line is poisoning and if the line reaches your heart you could die. This is a serious situation. The red line(s) can happen very quickly ..... I had several lines which is why I went to the emergency room.
2006-10-19 13:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by S C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call your Doctor tomorrow and get in for an appointment before the week-end. You could have any type of infection or a cellulitis...nothing to fool around with. Small infections can spread into big problems! Time to stop playing Doctor! Good luck!
2006-10-19 13:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by KathieJo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a clinic or dr. office immediatly, especialy if you begin to experience a fever, which sounds like you already have. You have an infection and it very well could kill you.
2006-10-19 13:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by biker girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to your doctor and get some antibiotics to help you fight off the infection.
2006-10-19 12:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it is infected, you need medical attention now!
2006-10-19 13:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋