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How To Heal Bruised Knuckle?
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I stupidly punched a wall out of anger on friday past and I hurt my middle knuckle. It is brusied and i can move it but at time's its sorer than others to move. When pressure is applied to certain part of it it is really painful and hasn't eased from Friday. Have I bruised my knuckle or what can I do to help it heal properly? Any advice would be very helpful
I stupidly punched a wall out of anger on friday past and I hurt my middle knuckle. It is brusied and i can move it but at time's its sorer than others to move. When pressure is applied to certain part of it it is really painful and hasn't eased from Friday. Have I bruised my knuckle or what can I do to help it heal properly? Any advice would be very helpful
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury & accumulation of fluid & blood (hematoma).
X ray of the hand can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.
Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury & accumulation of fluid & blood (hematoma).
X ray of the hand can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.
Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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