what should i do to get rid of this? burst it open or leave it,i had this before and went to the hospital where they removed myu finger nail... thankfully it grew back.. but i cant go to the hospital as i am at work so thats not an option .
Please advise if u can
2006-11-07 21:03:58 · 24 answers · asked by darkstarblack 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
fill a tea cup with dettol or other disinfectant and immerse
2006-11-07 21:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by q6656303 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can give it a hot poultice - hot cloth - wetted with v hot water - wrap around your finger quite tightly and take some anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetemol for the swelling and the pain.
You really should go to a doctor though - are there any GPs near to where you work? Did you know that you can see ANY doctor in an emergency? You just have to give a few deatils in at reception. You should also get an urgent appointment with a doctor nearby as it is obviously urgent.
Try ringing them up and see if they can fit you in asap. I'm sure your boss won't mind you leaving for half an hour.
2006-11-07 21:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by NORSE-MAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Septic Fingernail
2016-12-13 05:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by gallop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would imagine that what they would do in hospital is trephinne the nail. this is a proceedure where a hot needle is passed through the nail (painlessly) just to the point of hiting the underlying tissue, to release the pressure (and therefore the pain) and to allow the pus and infected fluid to drain. i cannot advise that you attempt this yourself, it must be done by healthcare professionals, i live in england and am a staff nurse at a large hospital so i dont understand your healthcare system, money wise. if you were to attempt a trephine, use a small hypodermic needle and heat it to over a hundred degrees centigade before injecting your nail. as i said, i dont advise this as the best way forward, and you should see a qualified medical practioner. the build up of pressure can be very painful!
2006-11-07 21:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Dan A 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is hot and throbbing, more than likely you have an infection. You do not want to bust the pocket open. Try soaking it in a warm epsom salt soak and see a doctor as soon as possible. You more than likely are going to need antibiotics to cure the infection.
2006-11-07 21:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by rosey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make an emergency appt with your GP after work, he/she should be able to do something.
But, honestly, I think this warrants taking time off work. An infection is not good, and could spread if it's not dealt with.
2006-11-07 21:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ranbir Kapoor
2016-03-18 23:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put yourfinger in a bowl of hot water as hot as you can stand.do this regularly its like a poultice.this causes the blood vessels to expand so eventually they expand so much they burst and the infection is released.keep clean after that
2006-11-09 05:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave work and go back to a hospital - simple as that..
You could end up with blood poisening etc. so it's not the sort of thing you should mess with.
it needs sorting & sooner, rather than later
2006-11-07 21:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by roobinx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-23 03:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by Blanche 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnesium Sulphur will draw out any infection, you can get it from any chemists, put the paste on the plaster, not your finger then put the plaster on the wound.
Works a treat, you may have to use if for a couple of days
2006-11-07 21:18:35 · answer #11 · answered by Scottish Girl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋