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Is Diclofenac Given For Stiffness, Swelling And Pain In Injured Finger?

I hurt my finger on the left hand playing basketball on Thursday. I immediately put an ice pack on the injured finger as it was shaking and swelling was evident. However , the swelling have subsided and I can move the finger and make a fist but with low degree of pain and stiffness. I have been applying omnigel which contains diclofenac and putting on a finger support so as not to strain the injured finger . In addition , I have been practising hand movement in boiled salt water twice a day. I think I sprained my finger and it s not a fracture. If I go to a doctor and take an x-ray , how much would be the total cost ? Also , if it turned out to be a grade 1 sprain , would it still be possible to play on Monday by putting a splint ? Please reply at the earliest, thank you.
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you got injury to your finger.Probably it got sprain. Treatment of it is splitting and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovery. You want to know cost of x ray. Approximately cost of non digitally x ray is 150 Rsand that of digital x ray is 300 Rs in India. You will be unable to play for nearly two weeks after injury. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. You can also write to me directly on below link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho.
I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Is Diclofenac Given For Stiffness, Swelling And Pain In Injured Finger?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you got injury to your finger.Probably it got sprain. Treatment of it is splitting and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovery. You want to know cost of x ray. Approximately cost of non digitally x ray is 150 Rsand that of digital x ray is 300 Rs in India. You will be unable to play for nearly two weeks after injury. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you a good health. Take care.