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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Numbness In The Finger After Injury
Question: My ring finger of my right hand smashed while closing a door. i kept the finger under flowing water and gently massaged to enhance blood flow. Initially there was a blue mark and later blood started coming out of it. there is swelling and numbness in the tip of my finger. i am able to fold my finger. there is dull pain and feel hot in the finger. Should go to a doctor or is there anything that i can do now
Brief Answer:
could be a fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Iam Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
You have a smashed ring finger of right hand and are feeling pain and are unable to bend it. Normally there is no fracture in these type of cases , but since you are unable to bend it I would suggest an X ray of the finger to see if some small fracture is there.Swelling and numbness would go after sometime . As immediate measure , keep the finger straight and take pain killers. If any fracture is seen in x rays then go and see your orthopedic surgeon.
hope for all the best and please don't hesitate to ask any further queries.
could be a fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Iam Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
You have a smashed ring finger of right hand and are feeling pain and are unable to bend it. Normally there is no fracture in these type of cases , but since you are unable to bend it I would suggest an X ray of the finger to see if some small fracture is there.Swelling and numbness would go after sometime . As immediate measure , keep the finger straight and take pain killers. If any fracture is seen in x rays then go and see your orthopedic surgeon.
hope for all the best and please don't hesitate to ask any further queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Hi Dr XXXXXXX
I am able to fold my fingers comfortably as i have mentioned in the earlier query. I have numbness, feeling hot and swelling around the area. Also there is absolutely no pain and i do not know if it is because the finger is numb.
Now doctor do u advise me to visit a doctor or should i look for some symtopms in particular. how to bring down the swelling
I am able to fold my fingers comfortably as i have mentioned in the earlier query. I have numbness, feeling hot and swelling around the area. Also there is absolutely no pain and i do not know if it is because the finger is numb.
Now doctor do u advise me to visit a doctor or should i look for some symtopms in particular. how to bring down the swelling
Brief Answer:
good results
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX , I am Dr Gopal Goel , orthopedic surgeon.
In case you are able to bend your finger , then there is no need for immediate x rays.
As far as the swelling is concerned , it will take some days to disappear. Numbness appears since some minor nerves are damages during injury ,it will also disappear over time.
In case you feel that swelling is increasing , started paining or there is change in color of finger , then you should consult your doctor.
Hope i have answered your question,and again do not hesitate to ask further questions.
good results
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX , I am Dr Gopal Goel , orthopedic surgeon.
In case you are able to bend your finger , then there is no need for immediate x rays.
As far as the swelling is concerned , it will take some days to disappear. Numbness appears since some minor nerves are damages during injury ,it will also disappear over time.
In case you feel that swelling is increasing , started paining or there is change in color of finger , then you should consult your doctor.
Hope i have answered your question,and again do not hesitate to ask further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Thank you Doctor. It was very helpful !
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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