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What Could Swelling In Index Finger With 11 Stitches Including Stitches Below Nail Mean?

i had 11 stitches on my index finger on 21st march..there are 3 stiches below my nail...which will dissolve as told by the doctor and the others are removed...my finger is still swollen...it does not hurt nor do i have pain...why is the swelling there , could you please help...thankyou
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Hi Why are there stitches in your finger - injury or operation? In both cases there is some damage to soft tissues in finger or hand and swelling comes secondary to that. If you have no pain , I suggest that you do regular finger exercises and keep it elevated to relieve you of swelling .
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What Could Swelling In Index Finger With 11 Stitches Including Stitches Below Nail Mean?

Hi Why are there stitches in your finger - injury or operation? In both cases there is some damage to soft tissues in finger or hand and swelling comes secondary to that. If you have no pain , I suggest that you do regular finger exercises and keep it elevated to relieve you of swelling .