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What Causes Dark Discolouration And Swelling Of Fingers?

Last night my middle finger started swelling and turning blue foe no apparent reason. I put it in ice water which controlled the swelling somewhat, bit now today its blackish-blue and still swollen, I can bend it, but is very stiff. Do I need to be concerned?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for our query.
Noted your history of unexplained swelling and blueness to the middle finger last night for which you did icing; it is appearing blackish blue today with stiffness but you still can bend it.
This apparently must be due to infection as there is a color change and you should be concerned , consult a Doctor to get a clinical diagnosis and get treated accordingly. You may need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines.
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What Causes Dark Discolouration And Swelling Of Fingers?

Hi. Thanks for our query. Noted your history of unexplained swelling and blueness to the middle finger last night for which you did icing; it is appearing blackish blue today with stiffness but you still can bend it. This apparently must be due to infection as there is a color change and you should be concerned , consult a Doctor to get a clinical diagnosis and get treated accordingly. You may need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines.