Patient M.H., female, 32 years old.
Complaints: Swelling, pain, increased temperature, and a painful inflammation focus in the middle part of the nail on the right thumb for 2 days. Possibly of bacterial etiology, additionally with fungal infection of the nail. The patient wanted to try IR therapy. The thumb was exposed to the AF emitter for an hour.
Results: The next day, the finger was completely normal, without signs of inflammation.
Comments: There is a possibility of spontaneous remission. However, according to the patient's previous medical history, she periodically had similar problems that usually lasted for a week with antibiotics. The quick symptomatic relief was timely, as the patient has a lot of housework.
Complaints: Swelling, pain, increased temperature, and a painful inflammation focus in the middle part of the nail on the right thumb for 2 days. Possibly of bacterial etiology, additionally with fungal infection of the nail. The patient wanted to try IR therapy. The thumb was exposed to the AF emitter for an hour.
Results: The next day, the finger was completely normal, without signs of inflammation.
Comments: There is a possibility of spontaneous remission. However, according to the patient's previous medical history, she periodically had similar problems that usually lasted for a week with antibiotics. The quick symptomatic relief was timely, as the patient has a lot of housework.