HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Swelling And Numbness In Hand And Wrist After Injury?

My husband hit his hand while working with metal. Cut was a two inch slash across the top of his hand below knuckles 5 days ago. Also, hand hit hard could have fracture. I said he needed stitches he bled moderately but would not go. Today his hand is completely swollen with fingers going numb and up to wrist feels twisted.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Your husband got injured while working with metal. Now he is experiencing swollen and numb hand associated with pain and discomfort. Your husband is suggested to get clinically examined by an Orthopedic, get an X-ray done to detect any fracture. Since he is also experiencing numbness, the treating doctor can recommend MRI/CT to evaluate any nerve damage. He will be treated accordingly.

In the meantime, he can take NSAIDS, Combiflam or naproxen, one SOS after food to ease discomfort. He should keep his hand at rest and in a slightly elevated position. You can apply pain relieving ointment very gently. Do not let the wound get infected, apply ointment Soframycin.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Swelling And Numbness In Hand And Wrist After Injury?

Hello, Your husband got injured while working with metal. Now he is experiencing swollen and numb hand associated with pain and discomfort. Your husband is suggested to get clinically examined by an Orthopedic, get an X-ray done to detect any fracture. Since he is also experiencing numbness, the treating doctor can recommend MRI/CT to evaluate any nerve damage. He will be treated accordingly. In the meantime, he can take NSAIDS, Combiflam or naproxen, one SOS after food to ease discomfort. He should keep his hand at rest and in a slightly elevated position. You can apply pain relieving ointment very gently. Do not let the wound get infected, apply ointment Soframycin. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician