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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In The Finger After Injury
Posted on
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Tue, 18 Oct 2016
Answered on
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Question : I injured by thumb and it's swollen and painful. It's been 2 weeks now, I have iced it, but it's not getting better.
Brief Answer:
Can be a bone injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling and pain after an injury in the thumb is suggestive of hematoma formation in the area due to soft tissue injury or a bone injury.
For diagnosis it is important to get an x-ray foot and a MRI scan of the area done. X-rays are very sensitive for picking up any fracture and MRI is one of the best tests for ruling out and identifying soft tissue injuries in the area of injury.
I recommend you to consult an Orthopedician for proper examination and required investigations.
Meanwhile -
1. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
2. Avoid weight bearing on the foot.
3. Keep the foot elevated on two pillows while resting.
4. Get some mild pain killers prescribed from your doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a bone injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling and pain after an injury in the thumb is suggestive of hematoma formation in the area due to soft tissue injury or a bone injury.
For diagnosis it is important to get an x-ray foot and a MRI scan of the area done. X-rays are very sensitive for picking up any fracture and MRI is one of the best tests for ruling out and identifying soft tissue injuries in the area of injury.
I recommend you to consult an Orthopedician for proper examination and required investigations.
Meanwhile -
1. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
2. Avoid weight bearing on the foot.
3. Keep the foot elevated on two pillows while resting.
4. Get some mild pain killers prescribed from your doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for responding, however your response is referring to my foot. It's my thumb.
Brief Answer:
I mistook your thumb as a toe.
Detailed Answer:
It was an error. The persistent swelling and pain in the thumb can be due to a bone injury and proper investigations are needed for further treatment.
Regards.
I mistook your thumb as a toe.
Detailed Answer:
It was an error. The persistent swelling and pain in the thumb can be due to a bone injury and proper investigations are needed for further treatment.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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