Septic finger...

[Halifaxmum]

Hi all

Halifax son has had glandular fever for about 2 months now. He is gradually getting better, but has had an infection round his left hand wedding finger nail for about 2 weeks. It's getting better, but he now has one on his LH pointer finger.

It's red, swollen, very sore and throbbing with lots of yellow pus (sorry!). We've been bathing it in warm salty water, and he's taking painkillers.

Is there anything else I could/should do? Does he need to go the doc's?

TIA x

[redcrx]

an infection thats oozing pus and has been there for 2 weeks? yes i would go to GP for antibiotics perhaps.

[Sqad]

Well, it looks as though the "horse has bolted" now the pus is draining. if he feels well in himself and the abscess is draining i should continue without antibiotics. However, if it doesn't settle and improve within 3 ays, then he may well need antibiotics.

[LoftyLottie]

Personally, I would take him to the doctor for antibiotics. He is obviously run down with the glandular fever and as this is the second one it needs checking quickly otherwise he might get more. Poor lad.

[Halifaxmum]

Thank you red, Sqad and lottie - think i'll call the doc's in the morning and see what they say