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What Causes Swelling In The Fingers Of A 4 Year Old?
Question: I am on vacation with my 4 year old daughter and husband and noticed that my daughter's fingers look a little bit swollen. I am very concerned and am wondering if i should take her to see a doctor. Any thoghts? I cant think of anything different she has eaten today, although it is pretty cool outside and we have been outside for hours.
Brief Answer:
keep a watch on colour
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
the fingers,especially her joints appear to be swollen. and doesnt seem to be due to any kind of food poisoning.
if its very cold outside, then these things do tend to happen. either its early frost bite due to low oxygen content or allergic reaction to something in the cool weather.
i suggest you to dip her hands in lukewarm water for 5-10 min, every 4 hourly and see the changes. ideally,it should improve. to hasten up the process, you can give her anti inflammatory, anti allergic medicines.
if the color of the swollen parts changes to more of blue, consult the doctor immediately
she should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
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keep a watch on colour
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
the fingers,especially her joints appear to be swollen. and doesnt seem to be due to any kind of food poisoning.
if its very cold outside, then these things do tend to happen. either its early frost bite due to low oxygen content or allergic reaction to something in the cool weather.
i suggest you to dip her hands in lukewarm water for 5-10 min, every 4 hourly and see the changes. ideally,it should improve. to hasten up the process, you can give her anti inflammatory, anti allergic medicines.
if the color of the swollen parts changes to more of blue, consult the doctor immediately
she should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222
- If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Thank you. It seemed to go back to normal once we got back to our hotel .
Brief Answer:
GOOD NEWS !
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX .
Welcome back
nice to hear that your daughter is fine now.
So,it was definitely frost bite due to the cold weather.
henceforth,avoid going out in such cold weathers till she is a bit older.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Wish you a good health.Have a great day : )
Take care,God bless.
YOUR RATING FOR THIS ANSWER MATTERS A LOT AND WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
GOOD NEWS !
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX .
Welcome back
nice to hear that your daughter is fine now.
So,it was definitely frost bite due to the cold weather.
henceforth,avoid going out in such cold weathers till she is a bit older.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Wish you a good health.Have a great day : )
Take care,God bless.
YOUR RATING FOR THIS ANSWER MATTERS A LOT AND WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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