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What Remedies Are Advised For A Swollen Thumb With Throbbing?
My boyfriend cut the tip of his thumb yesterday and ended up getting 6 stitches. The doctor didnt give him any pain medication and the ibuprofen we have doesn't seem to be working. His hand is swollen and he says he can feel his thumb throbbing. Will icing his hand help? And will the ibuprofen kick in eventually ?
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hi.Icing/hot water bag application will relieve his pain and edema.Further Ibuprofen 400mg has to be taken thrice daily after food for minimum of 5 days.Pain shall definitely subside within a day or two.
In case the pain is not subsiding and swelling is increasing then it can be due to collection of pus locally and has to be drained.If the wound is dry and pain is subsiding day by day, it is suggestive of healing.
He shall get well soon.Hope this answers your query.
In case the pain is not subsiding and swelling is increasing then it can be due to collection of pus locally and has to be drained.If the wound is dry and pain is subsiding day by day, it is suggestive of healing.
He shall get well soon.Hope this answers your query.
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