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Have A Fracture, Wrist And Fingers Swollen, Constant Pain. Get An Xray?
My elderly dad fell 3 weeks ago. Taken to hospital and x rayed but sent home saying no fracture , just badly bruised. Now his wrist and fingers are very swollen and he s in constant pain. His GP checked him today but said taking him back to A&E would be a waste of time. Should I go with my gut feeling and insist on another x ray or should I listen to his GP?
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
Hi, welcome to HCM.
If he is having continous pain and swelling then you must ask for another xray or CT SCAN. Because in just a bruise pain will subside in 24 hours.
Whatever may be next investigation or management keep hand completely immobile. Mobility increases pain significantly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
If he is having continous pain and swelling then you must ask for another xray or CT SCAN. Because in just a bruise pain will subside in 24 hours.
Whatever may be next investigation or management keep hand completely immobile. Mobility increases pain significantly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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