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What Is The Treatment For A Swollen Knuckle?

hello, I participate in martial arts and last night I had by knuckle hit by a staff, it didn't hurt much at first but now its extremely painful to use it in any way, i have damaged my knuckle before and it has swollen but there is very little swelling this time,

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Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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Hi..

you have possibly damaged the periosteum...which the bone covering..there will be tenderness and swelling..
Don't worry..

I recommend you to do

Lot of ice in the injured area...
apply some Anti inflammatory gel in that area..
possibly massage the forearm muscles...to ease of some stiffness and facilitate lymph flow..
if you have any Anti inflammatory medications prescribed to you you can have them...

Hope this is useful for you...
Kindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard...
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What Is The Treatment For A Swollen Knuckle?

Hi.. you have possibly damaged the periosteum...which the bone covering..there will be tenderness and swelling.. Don t worry.. I recommend you to do Lot of ice in the injured area... apply some Anti inflammatory gel in that area.. possibly massage the forearm muscles...to ease of some stiffness and facilitate lymph flow.. if you have any Anti inflammatory medications prescribed to you you can have them... Hope this is useful for you... Kindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard...