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How Long Does Swollen Painful Finger Post Injury Take To Resolve?
Question: Hello,
Yesterday i took a fall on my right hand. The middle finger is a little swollen and it hurts when i move it at the joint. It's also hard like a contracted muscle. Shoul i go see a doctor or it's not the case.
I applied nurofen gel - ibubrofen 3 times.
Thanks
Yesterday i took a fall on my right hand. The middle finger is a little swollen and it hurts when i move it at the joint. It's also hard like a contracted muscle. Shoul i go see a doctor or it's not the case.
I applied nurofen gel - ibubrofen 3 times.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
xrays is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Such injuries are usually self limiting and you should rest, apply cold compresses and take nonsteroid painkillers for several days. However, if there is significant swelling or increasing pain then you should go to hospital and do xrays to rule out fracture. In this case you would need immobilization for 1-2 weeks.
Wish you good health.Regards
xrays is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Such injuries are usually self limiting and you should rest, apply cold compresses and take nonsteroid painkillers for several days. However, if there is significant swelling or increasing pain then you should go to hospital and do xrays to rule out fracture. In this case you would need immobilization for 1-2 weeks.
Wish you good health.Regards
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