- female
- 50 Years
- 07/02/2025
My aunt has been dealing with paronychia for the past ten days, and its really worrying because her fingers have become hard. We tried to drain out the pus, and I think weve gotten rid of all of it, but shes now feeling really weak, can't talk well, and has a fever. She lives in a village in North Karnataka. What should we do next? Really concerned!
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The symptoms suggest that she is in sepsis,better to visit nearest hsopital for further management
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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