dirigitis
Dirigitis is a term occasionally used to describe inflammation of one or more digits, such as fingers or toes. It is not a consistently standardized diagnosis in modern medicine; many cases are categorized under more specific conditions such as paronychia, cellulitis of a digit, or dactylitis. The term denotes painful digit swelling with localized inflammation.
Common symptoms include swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness at the affected digit, along with reduced range
Causes are diverse. Infectious processes include bacterial cellulitis (often Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus species), abscess, fungal
Diagnosis relies on clinical examination and history, supported by laboratory tests (white blood cell count, inflammatory
Treatment is directed at the underlying cause. Bacterial infection typically requires antibiotics and sometimes drainage of
Prognosis varies with cause and timeliness of treatment. Early management usually leads to improvement; chronic or
Related terms include dactylitis, paronychia, cellulitis, and herpetic whitlow.