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Cut Index Finger, Healed, Got Lump Underneath, Painful, Difficult To Bend. What Can Be Done?
I cut my middle joint of my index finger about 2 months ago. It healed and sealed with a very light scar on its own. I noticed it got a little localized lump underneath the scar after healing. Before this wasn t a huge problem-just tender to the touch. However, In the last few days, it has become painful, difficult to bend, and even has some throbbing/burning pain randomly. I coach volleyball and am wondering if the repetitions have hindered the healing process, created more scar tissue , and/or injured a tendon . Thoughts?
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Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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lump like feeling under the scar is most likely due to fibrosis development.
It is painful because there might be involvement of nerve endings.
Take b12,folic acid preparations.You can take nsaid,if pain is severe.
Otherwise do regular bending exercise.
Consult your treating doctor.
lump like feeling under the scar is most likely due to fibrosis development.
It is painful because there might be involvement of nerve endings.
Take b12,folic acid preparations.You can take nsaid,if pain is severe.
Otherwise do regular bending exercise.
Consult your treating doctor.
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