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Swelling in middle finger
A ball hit directly on my middle finger while playing cricket.there is swelling and a little pain.i can move the finger up and down though.
First picture is swollen finger and next picture is of Normal finger.
It is difficult to bend from the bottom joint in finger.
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There may be chance of ligament injury/fracture. pls do an X-ray. Apply ice twice a day, use finger support.
Next Steps
if X-ray shows no finding, then do active finger movt after a week along with contrast bath. use support for 3weeks atleast.
Health Tips
avoid pressure over affected finger till recovery
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Hi.., no need to worry..
Take contrast bath.. 3 minutes in warm water n 1 minute in cold water, like that 3-4 cycles and do this 2-3 times a day..
Also keep doing gentle movements of finger..
Next Steps
if problem persists.., visit an orthopedician..
Health Tips
tc..
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