Hello, so i have some questions. My dad has been in the hospital for about a week now with an infection on his hand between his thumb and index finger. They ve had him on antibiotics but they haven t diagnosed exactly what it is. it had swelled up to his wrist but with the antibiotics it went down. Now its only swollen between his thumb and his index finger and its leaking some white liquid which i think is puss but the doctors have not taken any sample of the puss to try and find out what it is.
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you to do Grams staining & culture and sensitivity of the pus coming out of the swelling. I advise you to take antibiotics as per the report generated. Maintain the local cleanliness and hygiene. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor.