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Broken Finger With Bruise. What To Do?

hi doc
i broke my left hand's pinky 3 days ago, A&E gave appointment to get it seen in 15 days.
now , the initial balloon swelling has gone down but my hand is changing colour before me ( mainly blue/purple/yellow) . what should I do?
Wait for the appointment or fgo back to A&E?
any advice would be greatly appreciate it.
thank you
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concern and it is gravely concerning if your hand is changing color too. I wonder if there was an x-ray taken of your hand and your forearm and whether there was more than a fracture. If you had a skin injury with an open wound I am guessing that you also have an infection which is resulting in the skin color changes. I hope you get yourself checked by the A&E again after calling your doctor's office where you have an appointment. I hope this helps.

Take care and have a lovely day!
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Broken Finger With Bruise. What To Do?

Hi there ~ I understand your concern and it is gravely concerning if your hand is changing color too. I wonder if there was an x-ray taken of your hand and your forearm and whether there was more than a fracture. If you had a skin injury with an open wound I am guessing that you also have an infection which is resulting in the skin color changes. I hope you get yourself checked by the A&E again after calling your doctor s office where you have an appointment. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!