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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation In Index Finger After An Injury

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Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015
Question: i was putting a towel on the metal towel rack and I hit my left index finger against the metal towel bar. Can that hurt your finger?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Low intensity hit on towel bar is not a serious concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
It is unlikely that you have hurt your finger in the incident described above.

It is a trivial injury and unlikely to cause any medical condition that requires treatment. However, if you find any inflammation or soreness in your index finger then please apply an ice pack for 10 minutes. This will reduce the inflammation. Should you have any cuts on your finger then please seek treatment.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation In Index Finger After An Injury

Brief Answer: Low intensity hit on towel bar is not a serious concern Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. It is unlikely that you have hurt your finger in the incident described above. It is a trivial injury and unlikely to cause any medical condition that requires treatment. However, if you find any inflammation or soreness in your index finger then please apply an ice pack for 10 minutes. This will reduce the inflammation. Should you have any cuts on your finger then please seek treatment. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek