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Gp prescribed antibiotics, and got pain pills. burned with sugar 2 weeks ago currently finger very red and swollen worst than 2 days ago..
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Surgeon: Consult a hand surgeon or general surgeon as this is a serious infection. If you can't access such a specialist now, proceed to the hospital emergency room for prompt attention and a consultant may be called in if deemed advisable.
Answered 7/27/2019
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