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What Causes Bruising And Numbness In Finger Tips Post An Injury?
Question: My husband fell off a ladder and grabbed onto the fence behind him. His fingers are bruised and were cut open on his way down. I have washed his hand with soap and water, sprayed it twice with peroxide, then put Neo Sporyn on a large pad bandage and covered it. He asked me to gauze tape them together so they won't move independently. His fingertips are numb. There was minimal blood. Does he need to go to an ER?
Brief Answer:
Need to go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/58 - fell off ladder - grabbed onto fence - fingers bruised, cut open on his way down - finger tips are numb - minimal blood - soap and water - peroxide - then Neosporin on a large pad bandage - covered it - he asked to gauze tape ...
The numbness of the finger tips and the cut open wounds indicate that it may need stitches and proper antibiotic cover and anti-inflammatory medicines.
Inspection and examination by an Expert makes a difference and allows for better treatment in the form of excision of the dead tissues, proper debridement and stitches if required helps a proper recovery.
Fingers are one of the most important parts of the body hence an utmost care should be taken.
Elevation of the affected part above the heart level in lying down position helps to reduce the pain and the edema.
Your posting the picture would have helped me more to guide you.
I hope this answer gives you an idea to take a proper decision. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Need to go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/58 - fell off ladder - grabbed onto fence - fingers bruised, cut open on his way down - finger tips are numb - minimal blood - soap and water - peroxide - then Neosporin on a large pad bandage - covered it - he asked to gauze tape ...
The numbness of the finger tips and the cut open wounds indicate that it may need stitches and proper antibiotic cover and anti-inflammatory medicines.
Inspection and examination by an Expert makes a difference and allows for better treatment in the form of excision of the dead tissues, proper debridement and stitches if required helps a proper recovery.
Fingers are one of the most important parts of the body hence an utmost care should be taken.
Elevation of the affected part above the heart level in lying down position helps to reduce the pain and the edema.
Your posting the picture would have helped me more to guide you.
I hope this answer gives you an idea to take a proper decision. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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