Suggest Treatment For Finger Swelling Due To An Injury

Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2014

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Question : I jammed my pinkie while on vacation a week ago. It hurt terrible and was swollen. It is still swollen and discolored. I can bend my fingers into a fist but not raise 3 of them. Do I need to see a dr. or just tape then together like I did at first after icing them. Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Consult an orthopaedician. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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