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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Tightness While Bending Of Fractured Thumb

Hi Dr I had an accident the other week where my thumb got caught in an Ah industrial fan I went to the hospital and had x-rayed and they said I had I Had a open fracture but that was a few weeks ago now and my thumb is still very swollen and I can t bend it and it feels very tight in the middle joint and can only bend it a very slight bit
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Hi welcome to HCm

I have gone thru your query .I can understand your concern regarding swelling and tightness while bending of fractured thumb .

Dear, swelling and pain are very natural symptoms to face after being hurt severely and fracture . In fact , inflammation is your body's way of bringing blood and nutrients to the area that needs healing .
But that happened ,as you said , a few weeks ago . The swelling and tightness is still there it shows that some thing is amiss in your treatment and needs medical attention .
It's important not to disturb the splint if applied , as this is holding your fractured finger in position
Physical or occupational therapy treatments are helpful for easing the stiffness and helping you regain thumb movement .

I suggest you to see a specialist for proper guidance .

Meanwhile , take care of your diet . Include anti-inflammatory fruits and plants as pineapples, capers, apples, and red onions, ginger garlic and Turmeric , Aloe Vera , olive oil , Lemon and Banana also Healthy immune systems also that are considered to help early recovery .

Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .Wish Get well soon .
Don't hesitate to get back tf have any further query .


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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Tightness While Bending Of Fractured Thumb

Hi welcome to HCm I have gone thru your query .I can understand your concern regarding swelling and tightness while bending of fractured thumb . Dear, swelling and pain are very natural symptoms to face after being hurt severely and fracture . In fact , inflammation is your body s way of bringing blood and nutrients to the area that needs healing . But that happened ,as you said , a few weeks ago . The swelling and tightness is still there it shows that some thing is amiss in your treatment and needs medical attention . It s important not to disturb the splint if applied , as this is holding your fractured finger in position Physical or occupational therapy treatments are helpful for easing the stiffness and helping you regain thumb movement . I suggest you to see a specialist for proper guidance . Meanwhile , take care of your diet . Include anti-inflammatory fruits and plants as pineapples, capers, apples, and red onions, ginger garlic and Turmeric , Aloe Vera , olive oil , Lemon and Banana also Healthy immune systems also that are considered to help early recovery . Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .Wish Get well soon . Don t hesitate to get back tf have any further query .