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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Pain And Swelling On Finger?

Ok so on Friday my Left Index finger began hurting and progressively got worse, it is now swollen on the left side and turning purple and gren by the edge of my nail. It is very sore and hurts. I've put it in water with Epsom salt and it didn't help. What is it and what should I do?
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

You have not mentioned any history of injury. Anyways You can take ibuprofen and every thing will be alright in next 7 days.

Do not try to lift weight with it.

I hope it helps.
     
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http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013

Thanks.

Dr.Singh.
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Pain And Swelling On Finger?

Hi, You have not mentioned any history of injury. Anyways You can take ibuprofen and every thing will be alright in next 7 days. Do not try to lift weight with it. I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013 Thanks. Dr.Singh.