My right leg's one finger got hurt it turned slightly black.... i went to my doctor x-ray was done and he said that it's just a contusion and gave painkillers it has been almost 7 days there is no improvement and i regularly apply ice pad
What to do? Also can i put hotbag on it?
Generally soft tissue injury takes time to heal. Do lots of ice application and take anti inflammatory medicines. If it doesn't settles down then you need to consult a doctor again
Could be a hairline fracture. Share your X-ray if you can.
Keep applying ice.
Do strapping of toes to keep it immobilised.
Do not put pressure on it.
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If x Ray is normal , it’s mostly a soft tissue damage or ligament sprains.
It needs to be splinted.
U can keep doing ice fomentation and give some rest.
I can move there is no issue, joint of the finger is slightly paining after being touched. I applied ice
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