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Swelling in finger

2024-12-11 17:24:17
My daughter has swelling in index finger since afternoon she is not comfortable if anyone touch that finger what should I do
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To know the cause of pain first
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if injury then need to do an Xray done
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need to give anti inflammatory medications for 5 days.

Answered2025-01-02 13:24:08

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Swelling can be due to trauma, infection, inflammation or allergy . Need to rule out either of these to make proper diagnosis. Is there any history of significant injury to the finger?
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Give it a rest in the form of splinting. In case of injury need xrays.

Answered2024-12-19 03:47:30

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If the pain is with out injury, it could be due some infection. Kindly consult a ortho.doctor.

Answered2024-12-14 21:49:54

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Share photo of finger If any injury, get xray

Answered2024-12-13 09:14:49

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Was there any injury ? Visit an orthopaedician and get xray of hand ap and oblique view. Apply ice.

Answered2024-12-13 07:48:50

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Please share how the finger looks or swelling of finger
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Need to find a cause for swelling and then treat it accordingly
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Please contact our clinic for better treatment

Answered2024-12-17 14:45:23

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Ice fomentation Any kind of painkiller
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Do X-ray Hand Ap/Oblique

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