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I have a painful red swelling on my index finger and next to the nail there is a red dot, the swelling is increasing daily. i've had it for 4 days now and the pain is getting worse by the day. when my finger is facing down its worse. please help?

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Dr. Lauren Bickel answered

See Dr- infection?: It sounds like you probably have an infection either in the soft tissues of your finger or along the base of the nail, either of which needs a Dr evaluation & possibly antibiotics or drainage Warm compresses or soaks plus elevating the finger can help but definitely see Dr

Answered 8/18/2020

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A member asked:

I have a painful red swelling on my index finger and next to the nail there is a red dot, the swelling is increasing daily. i've had it for 4 days now and the pain is getting worse by the day. when my finger is facing down its worse. please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lauren Bickel answered

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