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Swelling after removing plaster

2018-04-17 02:02:23
A small particle of Proximal phalanx of index finger of my left hand was broken. After removing plaster that finger has swelling and it is not reducing. That broken particle is only come in contact not in previous condition. And doctor is doing physiotherapy. But swelling is not reducing. So please help me what shall i do?
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Share the x rays. Some swelling is some times normal for upto 3 to six months. You need further evaluation consult orthopaedic doctor

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SHARE XRAYS.

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