Having Pain In Hand, Hurts To Pick Something. Could It Be Just A Bruise Or A Fracture?

Posted on Mon, 17 Sep 2012

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Question : I think i may have fractured a bone in my hand. Its not swollen, but there is a lot of pain and it hurts to make a fist or to try to pick something up. Do you think its just a bruse or maybe a fracture?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (2 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

The fact that the hand is not swollen almost rules out a fracture in you. However, we cannot rule out hairline cracks by clinical examination alone. Therefore, it is better for you to get an x-ray of the affected hand done to rule out possible hairline cracks.

In either ways, the treatment is simple. Your affected hand or the finger will be immobilized using a splint for a week.

Anti-inflammatory medicines like Tylenol thrice daily for 2 to 3 days will help in relieving the pain.

My good thoughts say that there is no fracture and you will be fine soon.

Do write back if you have more queries.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar