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What Causes Swelling And Bruising On The Ring Finger?
Can you tell the difference between a broken finger and a jammed finger simply by looking at it? I fell today and my fourth ring finger is swollen and the lower knuckle is huge. It has turned black and blue and is swollen. I can feel what seems to be fluid around that knuckle. But if it s just jammed I don t want to go to see a doctor.
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Hello,
In case of broken finger there will be extreme pain and you will feel crepitation on touching. To rule out fracture, only x-ray is a confirmative test. For swelling and brushing, you should apply ice packs over the finger. If fracture is ruled out it will subside within a week. Continue application of ice pack.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nisha Agrawal
In case of broken finger there will be extreme pain and you will feel crepitation on touching. To rule out fracture, only x-ray is a confirmative test. For swelling and brushing, you should apply ice packs over the finger. If fracture is ruled out it will subside within a week. Continue application of ice pack.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nisha Agrawal
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