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What Causes Burning Sensation In Finger Tips?
Question: I lifted something heavy today, and felt a burning sensation up through the top of my middle finger, and now is very sore
Brief Answer:
do icing or heat, strap to index finger, motrin tabs
Detailed Answer:
It may be some stretching or strain of tendons of the finger. Do icing if fresh or hot fomentation after 12 hours. take motrin three times a day after meals.
Strap the mid finger with a adhesive tape to the index finger which will work as a splint
wait for 2-days, it will settle
or else,
see an orthopedic doctor and an x ray may be advised
Best wishes,
regards,
do icing or heat, strap to index finger, motrin tabs
Detailed Answer:
It may be some stretching or strain of tendons of the finger. Do icing if fresh or hot fomentation after 12 hours. take motrin three times a day after meals.
Strap the mid finger with a adhesive tape to the index finger which will work as a splint
wait for 2-days, it will settle
or else,
see an orthopedic doctor and an x ray may be advised
Best wishes,
regards,
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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