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Middle Finger Hurt. Immediate Pain, Swelling Around Knuckle, Finger Sore And Stiff. How To Get Relief?
Hi there, I do martial arts and jammed my middle finger in sparring. There was immediate pain with swelling around the large knuckle and I couldn't make a fist. Now, about a month later, my finger is still sore and stiff, and I experience discomfort when trying to make a fist and pain when I try to bend my fingers backward to stretch. I'm concerned because I noticed what could be swelling around the tendon just behind the knuckle.
Should I be doing something for it, scheduling an appointment or resting it more than I am?
Should I be doing something for it, scheduling an appointment or resting it more than I am?
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
Hi , i have read your query.You must get an xray of affected hand focusing middle fingre in AP and Lateral view with reporting done ,then send us the reporting or discus with your doctor . You must stop martial arts till your doctor says . Till then apply hot packs for 30 mins for morning and evening , take painkillers + serratiopetidase after discussing with your doctor.
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