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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In The Finger After A Minor Cut

Posted on Sat, 23 Sep 2017

Question: I belive I cut my finger on a piece of broken glass..my finer is swollen.purple and blue in color an dis very painful. what treatments should I be doing?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Post traumatic hematoma or bruise .recommendations provided.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems traumatic hematoma or bruise .

* Recommendations for better recovery

- Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquid .
- Regular ice applications 3 times a day will help a lot .
- Application of povidone iodine or polymycin ointment and dressing on
regular basis for faster recovery .

- Continue antibiotic cephalexin for healing and prevention of infection .
- Injection Tetanus with family doctor as it was a broken glass injury .
- Addition of tab. ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals for pain relief
and anti inflammatory actions .

- Avoid weight lifting with that hand .
- Elevation of the hand to some extent , helps for recovery of the swelling .

* Further insight would be possible if there is attached photo pic of the finger
herewith .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further guidance .

Regards dear .

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