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Should An X-ray Be Taken For A Sore Bump On The Finger?
Hi have a bump on my hand straight down from my 1st finger. I believe I hit my hand on a door. It is very sore. I use a mouse all day so as the day goes on it gets worse, usually by mid morning. I cannot turn a door knob with that hand or lift a heavy bottle. Anything I do with that 1st finger, as far as putting pressure on the finger really causes a lot of pain. I m concerned I broke it or if there is a cyst or something. Tryin to decide if I should get it xrayed.
Thu, 6 Sep 2018
Hi,
It might be a contusion or sprain. As a first line of management you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. Apply ice packs also. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedics and get an X-ray done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
It might be a contusion or sprain. As a first line of management you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. Apply ice packs also. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedics and get an X-ray done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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