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I have paronychia on my middle ring finger with swelling causing reduced sensation, what should i do?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See your doc: Let the doc who diagnosed you know. Among causes viral and fungal are possible aside from bacterial. Warm soaks, topical antibacterial may help, some other times incision and drainage is needed.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/17/2021

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