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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Hand & Fingers
Fell three months ago, but did not go to the doctor. Suffered a swollen hand and fingers. All twelve knuckles hurt, but (I believed) not enough that there might be a break somewhere. All knuckles had some mobility at the time of the injury. My thumb is fine, but my fingers are still somewhat swollen, and some of the knuckles are still very tender. How long do these injuries take to heal completely? Do I exercise the fingers or should I wait till all swelling is gone? Thank you.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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if you think the fall was not bad enough to cause fractures(broken bones) you are likely right. I encourage patient to keep moving their fingers despite pain and swelling because fingers can get stiff very quickly. if fingers are still swollen 3 months later I would suggest you see a doctor to have a look at those swollen fingers. Mean time keep moving and exercising those fingers.
if you think the fall was not bad enough to cause fractures(broken bones) you are likely right. I encourage patient to keep moving their fingers despite pain and swelling because fingers can get stiff very quickly. if fingers are still swollen 3 months later I would suggest you see a doctor to have a look at those swollen fingers. Mean time keep moving and exercising those fingers.
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