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How do i treat an infected finger that is very swollen, feverish, and extremely painful past my wrist?

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Get care NOW!: By your description, you have a very severe infeciton that could lead to loss of limb, funciton and even generalized infection and possible severe complication and death. Go immediately to you pcp, the er, an urgent care center or other health care provider! don't delay. Act now. It is serious and important. Go now!

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/21/2014

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