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Why Am I Unable To Bend My Index Finger Due To Swelling And Pain?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jan 2014

Question: Hi...I have a swelling and pain at the middle of my left index finger since this morning. I am not able to bend my left index finger.

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer: ice packs locally will help Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, It seems like a spasm of the muscle in the left index finger. Please apply ice packs every 2 to 3 hours locally. I prescribe my patients a 2 to 3 days course of Tablet Combiflam thrice daily after food. This will take care of the swelling and the pain. You can also use Volini ointment or spray on your finger for relief of pain. Try to rest your hand as much as possible. It should be gone in a couple of days. Get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (9 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. There is no need for further investigation like an Xray or anything? This pain is very local to the joint in the middle of the finger. I dont have any pain either on top or at the bottom of the finger. Just in the middle joint along with the swelling.

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: wait and watch Detailed Answer: Hello, Please try the above measures that I have suggested. Ideally, you do not require further investigation for this. It should subside in a few days. If symptoms persists even after a week, then you may go for a x-ray of the affected joint. regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar