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I had a small puncture wound on my finger and it has become puffy and red around the area and it has become difficult to bend the middle of my finger, it feels like their is pressure built up, i plan on seeing a doctor soon im worried they might have to c

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Infection: It sounds like you mat have an evolving soft tissue infection. You should see your doctor about this. You may want to try some warm. Ompresses in the intermin.

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Answered 10/31/2015

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A member asked:

I had a small puncture wound on my finger and it has become puffy and red around the area and it has become difficult to bend the middle of my finger, it feels like their is pressure built up, i plan on seeing a doctor soon im worried they might have to c

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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