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Suggest Treatment For Sore And Swollen Fingers Post Injury

My 70 yr. old friend got a small piece of glass in her finger several days ago. It has been very sore and swollen and now she has a red line extending from the tip of her finger nearly to her hand. She doesn t want me to take her to Emergency because she feels generally very unwell and it would be a very long wait. Is it safe to wait until morning?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore and swollen fingers post injury . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like joint dislocation , fracture and hematoma . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order x-ray and physically examination . Doctor may give splint or plaster along with that doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and vitamin supplement . For now clean your finger with hydrogen peroxide and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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Suggest Treatment For Sore And Swollen Fingers Post Injury

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore and swollen fingers post injury . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like joint dislocation , fracture and hematoma . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order x-ray and physically examination . Doctor may give splint or plaster along with that doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and vitamin supplement . For now clean your finger with hydrogen peroxide and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari