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Is It Necessary To Consult ER If The Finger Has Swelling And Dull Throbbing?
I CAUGHT MY PINKY FINGER BETWEEN A DOOR FRAME AND A TABLE I WAS MOVING. IT IS SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN WITH DARK PURPLE BRUISING AROUND THE KNUCKLE. I CAN BEND THE FINGER AS MUCH AS THE SWELLING WILL ALLOW, AND AM ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME DULL THROBBING. SHOULD I GO TO THE ER, OR ICE THE FINGER AND TAPE IT TO THE NEXT ONE?
Hello As you mentioned in the query , there is no chance of any fracture in your finger . Due to contusion and bruise there develops pain , swelling and movement restriction . When such patient visit in my clinic I advise them as . Aceclofenac 200 mg C R twice in day + SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 20 mg twice in day for 3 days . Complete rest for 5-7 days with ice massage . Raise the hand above 4 inches with some support. Good luck.
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Is It Necessary To Consult ER If The Finger Has Swelling And Dull Throbbing?
Hello As you mentioned in the query , there is no chance of any fracture in your finger . Due to contusion and bruise there develops pain , swelling and movement restriction . When such patient visit in my clinic I advise them as . Aceclofenac 200 mg C R twice in day + SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 20 mg twice in day for 3 days . Complete rest for 5-7 days with ice massage . Raise the hand above 4 inches with some support. Good luck.