What Causes Swelling And Bruising In The Finger?

Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016

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Sat, 31 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi, started yesterday. Have a finger that is swollen and dis colored. Didn't injure it. Some stiffness in it. Iced it and swelling went down a little but dark color spread more along and around this 1 finger.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to bleeding into the tissues

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a bleeding into the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the finger.
Since it occurred without any trauma, it is better to have it investigated. There are a number of conditions producing bleeding disorders. It is better to have yourself examined and investigated by a doctor.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.

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

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (3 minutes later)

What about the swolleness?
Should she continue to ice it or put warmth on it until she sees a dr?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bleeding beneath skin causes swelling.

Detailed Answer:
It is better to keep ice for short periods of time and this would decrease the blood flow and reduce the tendency to bleed.

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

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 minute later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Please let me have the opinion of the doctor whom she sees and I shall also be happy to see the results.
Best wishes and regards,

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