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How Can Swelling And Pain In The Joints Of The Finger Be Treated?
hi, I was playing cricket and during catch my pinky finger got hurt. I was swelling and unable to bend all the way. and pain in in joint. I was taking naproxen and it does reduce the pain. was doing some therapy. But finfer start swelling over nite every nite. day time I feel better and swelling very much reduces. Is there any prescription do I need from my PCP? Please advise. thanks Zaheer
Fri, 5 Jul 2019
Hello,
The symptoms of the finger seem to be related to the injury.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.
I also recommend to use ice compresses at the area of the the finger.
If the symptoms continue I suggest to do an x ray to exclude a fracture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms of the finger seem to be related to the injury.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.
I also recommend to use ice compresses at the area of the the finger.
If the symptoms continue I suggest to do an x ray to exclude a fracture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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