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What is the remedy for swollen and inflamed index finger tip?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swollen fingertip : Follow up with MD as may have infection and need antibiotics, lancing ( opening the infection) They may also do an x-ray to make sure the bone is not infected depending on how long it has been swollen.

Answered 6/17/2020

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