How is pyogenic phalangeitis treated?

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The root of the nail is closely connected with the skin. On weekdays, we must protect and maintain our body more. The skin forms a nail groove along both sides of the nail. Paronychia refers to the infection of the nail groove and its surrounding tissues. Purulent phalangeitis refers to the subcutaneous purulent infection of the palmar surface of the distal finger. Let's share how to treat suppurative dactylitis?.

How is pyogenic phalangeitis treated?

First: purulent phalangeitis is characterized by redness, swelling, heat and pain of the affected area, jumping pain, and aggravation when the hands are down. Because the subcutaneous tissue is directly connected with the distal phalanx, the purulent phalanx is easy to develop into the suppurative osteomyelitis of the distal phalanx. It should not be underestimated. In the early stage, when only fingertip pain is mild and there is no obvious swelling, hot water immersion, hot compress, raising the affected limb, external application of traditional Chinese medicine and application of antibiotics can be used. About half of the patients' inflammation can subside. When there are some symptoms of purulent phalangeitis, we must take precautions as soon as possible.

Second: when the finger has severe pain and swelling, it indicates that the disease has been some serious, so we need to cut the affected area for drainage, relieve the high pressure in the finger abdominal cavity, so as to reduce the pain of the affected area of the finger, and prevent the formation of bone destruction and osteomyelitis. After the drainage operation, the swelling of the fingers will gradually subside. The pain will also be alleviated. At this time, we should do some finger exercise to help the affected part of the finger recover as soon as possible.

Third: the treatment of purulent phalangeitis can use traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. In fact, at the beginning of purulent phalangeitis is not serious, fingertip pain, examination found that swelling is not obvious, can use hot saline soaking for many times. If it's serious, you need to see a doctor. The most important thing is to prevent, work and life should pay attention to protect the fingers to avoid stabbing, once stabbed to wash with clean water, keep the stabbed clean and dry, and apply iodine with disinfection.

matters needing attention

1. Maintain normal body temperature, ensure rest and sleep, drink more water, and eat more high protein and vitamin rich food. 2. Keep fingers clean, strengthen finger protection, pay attention to slight finger injury, disinfect with iodine tincture and bandage with sterile gauze to prevent infection. Mild infection should be treated as soon as possible.