What is paranekia?


Question:
my sister is 8 months pregnant and has had trouble with her wrists the last month now her finger has swollen up and the doctor says its paranekia..anyone know what this is? thanks

Answers:
I think you're referring to paronychia, which is a soft tissue infection around a fingernail. It is usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

Hope this helps.
Are you sure u have the correct spelling?

Please check ur spelling, I tried to find info on wikipedia
but no results.

sorry
I have no idea what "paranekia" may be but as far as the swelling, it is quite common. In fact most if not all pregnant women will experience swelling (edema) during some part of their pregnancy, especially of the legs and feet.
Do you mean "preeclampsia"? Swelling or normal edema of pregnancy is not dangerous. If however if she suddenly begins to swell well into her second trimester, particularly in her hands and face, she may be developing preeclampsia. This is a serious condition that can be life threatening for the mother and baby. Preeclampsia typically results in high blood pressure during pregnancy. If this is the case, her doctor will keep a close watch on her and if necessary hospitalize her.
good site on preeclampsia...
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnan...
Hope this helps Callie
It's paronychia, i believe. But are you sure it's right ? As i know, paronychia is infection / inflamation of the nail (base of nail fold). It is usually due to "Staph" bacteria germs. Mild cases can be treated with soaks and antibiotic cream, but most cases are treated with oral antibiotics. Sometimes an abscess (a pocket of trapped pus) forms and has to be lanced.
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