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Suggest Remedies For Sharp Pain In The Finger After An Accident
Yes I was in an truck accident in march, injury to my left wrist. Xray showed no fracture to wrist, but have a contusion on back of wrist from the wrist extending into forearm. This showed up within a few days, the pain has gotten worse with sharp pain in the thumb area going to my first finger. There is a knot on the back of my hand about the size of a quarter. The thumb socket is tender to range of motion and there is slight numbness from mid hand to the tip of the little finger along the side of my hand. Any thought s Doug
A person can usually treat a minor finger injury using RICE therapy: Rest. Avoid using the finger as much as possible until it has had time to heal. Ice. Apply an ice pack to the injured finger for up to 20 minutes several times per day. Compression. Elevation.
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Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Sharp Pain In The Finger After An Accident
Hello, A person can usually treat a minor finger injury using RICE therapy: Rest. Avoid using the finger as much as possible until it has had time to heal. Ice. Apply an ice pack to the injured finger for up to 20 minutes several times per day. Compression. Elevation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician