Got Hit On Finger. X-ray Showed No Fracture. Feeling Pain And Difficulty In Bending Fingers. Any Cure?
Question: I RECENTLY HURT MY PINKY FINGER ON MY LEFT HAND WHILE BATTING DOWN A FOOTBALL. I HAD IT X-RAYED WITH NO FRACTURES. IT TURNED A BLUISH COLOR WITHIN 15 MIN AND HAS STAYED FOR 4 DAYS THAT WAY. I CANNOT BEND IT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT PAIN. I SEEM TO BE EXPERIENCING A FATIGUE IN MY FOREARM ON THE SAME ARM AND MY HAND. I HAVE SLINTED IT FOR 3 OF THE FOUR DAYS. HOW LONG SHOULD IT TAKE TO FEEL BETTER AND RETURN IF IT IS JUST A BRUISE AS EXPECTED
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Thanks for posting your query.
It might be a soft tissue injury to your little finger, as x-rays shows no fracture.
Bruise over finger generally takes 7-10 days to heal.
Take anti-inflammatory drug like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet 2-3 times a day with food to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well. Warm compresses will also help with the pain.
If it persists, I suggest you to consult your general physician for a detailed examination for any ligament injury.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be a soft tissue injury to your little finger, as x-rays shows no fracture.
Bruise over finger generally takes 7-10 days to heal.
Take anti-inflammatory drug like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet 2-3 times a day with food to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well. Warm compresses will also help with the pain.
If it persists, I suggest you to consult your general physician for a detailed examination for any ligament injury.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
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