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What Causes Swelling In My Middle Finger?

My left hand, middle finger started to become numb. I looked and the side of my finger was swelling in one spot, turning blue in color. No injury at all, no bug bite. I was just finishing up a 20 min brisk walk. I did elevate, ice, and sit down. It seems to be subsiding. Thoughts on cause and do I need to see a Dr. Immediately or can it wait till tmrw?
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
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Hello,

It may be due to blunt trauma.

For further assessment you may require X Ray after orthopedician consultation.

You may require splint after consultation.

Till then for pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.

Avoid finger movements

Hope I have answered your query..
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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What Causes Swelling In My Middle Finger?

Hello, It may be due to blunt trauma. For further assessment you may require X Ray after orthopedician consultation. You may require splint after consultation. Till then for pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Avoid finger movements Hope I have answered your query.. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician