Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the foot
Patient: Hi, I stepped on a rusty nail about 2 weeks ago and went for a tetanus shot and antibiotics the foot continued to be a little painful, now this morning I woke up with a hard lump next to the puncture wound. This lump is only painful when I place pressure on it when trying to walk. Please assist me in what this could be and how to treat it? Doctor: HI,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-DEar,IN my opinion, your lump after  2 wk old nail injury,which proped up despite of antibiotics-is caused due to the infective indurated lump  with  anaerobic organism.3-Pain while walking confirms that-it is chronic-abscess in making4-This would need following treatment-NSAIDs, seropetidase tbs with changed antibiotic to cover anaerobic organisms,and drainage if it does not respond in  5 days time .For this you need to consult Surgeon and treat it under cover of surgeon.5-Hope this would solve your query to your satisfaction.6-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.7-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!!