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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Finger

Hi there! Dropped a 15 lb. weight on the tip of my index finger of my left hand yesterday at 1pm. it is darkening and swollen and is a cold sensation (almost like I have a rubberband around the last joint of my finger. I don t want to spend money going to the doc if there isn t anything that can be done but also don t want to be negligent if it needs attention. If it is broken - it is broken on the tip only. It otherwise has a numb sensation and is very hard. Any advice you can provide would be much appreciated. Thank you, Hope
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
Index finger is very important for every function of hand. Considering your symptoms possibility of minor fracture cannot be ruled out. I would advise Xray of left index finger anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out fracture. If it's normal take tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptidase combination twice a day for 5 days which helps in pain and swelling relief. Apply cold compress over affected area to reduce swelling and pain. Do buddy strapping of index finger to middle finger for 21 days. If there is fracture need to consult expert hand surgeon as neglecting health is not a good idea. All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Finger

Dear patient Index finger is very important for every function of hand. Considering your symptoms possibility of minor fracture cannot be ruled out. I would advise Xray of left index finger anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out fracture. If it s normal take tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptidase combination twice a day for 5 days which helps in pain and swelling relief. Apply cold compress over affected area to reduce swelling and pain. Do buddy strapping of index finger to middle finger for 21 days. If there is fracture need to consult expert hand surgeon as neglecting health is not a good idea. All the best.