
What Causes Painful Swelling In The Finger After A Fall?

Posted on
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Question : I fell playing tennis My left little finger is swollen painful but can move it is turning dark blue on the side and back what should I do?
is there an snswer to my question?
is there an snswer to my question?
Brief Answer:
Fracture?
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It is possible you may have fractured your finger.
Splint it with the finger beside it using tape, but applied gently and not too tight. Apply ice. Get it xrayed to look for a fracture.
The bluish color will subside within a week.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Fracture?
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It is possible you may have fractured your finger.
Splint it with the finger beside it using tape, but applied gently and not too tight. Apply ice. Get it xrayed to look for a fracture.
The bluish color will subside within a week.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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