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What Causes Palm Swelling After A Fall?

My friend just fell on her hand from a standing position and the meaty part by the palm of her hand is very swollen and she isn t able to her hand much and she feels pain when trying to move her thumb. She said her fingers feel kind of tingily. Do we need to go to the ER? Thank you mollie
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have palm swelling after a fall . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like soft tissue injury such as tendon or ligaments , fracture at the base of the thumb or fracture of small bone . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor ma order x-ray or CT scan for . Doctor may give plaster , tie crape bandage or prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . For now keep your hand in stable position , apply ice to it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Palm Swelling After A Fall?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have palm swelling after a fall . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like soft tissue injury such as tendon or ligaments , fracture at the base of the thumb or fracture of small bone . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor ma order x-ray or CT scan for . Doctor may give plaster , tie crape bandage or prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . For now keep your hand in stable position , apply ice to it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari