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How To Treat Swollen Bruise On Finger?

I have a bruise on my right pinky finger, it s been swollen for about three weeks and it feels like it isn t getting better, it isn t broken I don t believe, but it makes a slight popping noise when i make a fist with all my fingers, and it won t connect to my palm when I make the fist, it feels swollen right in the center, are there any ways to tell what I should do? doctor visit or just ice it?
Mon, 20 Jul 2020
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

As per my clinical experience, seems healing phase of previous injury. Guidelines for better recovery:
- Continue ice application thrice a day
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory such as diclofenac or ibuprofen thrice
a day after meals if no history of drug sensitivity
- Antibiotic such as Cephalexin, Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid or others
- Avoid weight lifting or other strenuous work with the same hand

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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How To Treat Swollen Bruise On Finger?

Hi, As per my clinical experience, seems healing phase of previous injury. Guidelines for better recovery: - Continue ice application thrice a day - Analgesic and anti-inflammatory such as diclofenac or ibuprofen thrice a day after meals if no history of drug sensitivity - Antibiotic such as Cephalexin, Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid or others - Avoid weight lifting or other strenuous work with the same hand Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon