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Thumb injury

2017-09-09 07:09:56
I was playing soccer when in a close distance a when a some one kicked the ball to my left thumb .My finger(almost hand *mount of mars*) got swollen up.I can put power when i make a fist and it wouldn't hurt.When I try to put my thumb close to my pinky it would hurt.When I touch my MCP joints then it will hurt.I know it is not a bone injury because a can move it in a way and my doctor said to in a simple way.Please tell me what to do in detail and what I should do to heal it fast.
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Hi dear, First, if no fracture then check for any ligament or muscle injury. If anyone present, take a finger stabilizer brace from market and wear it.
Next Steps
Apply ice pack at this area for 10 min in one sitting and do this procedure 4-5 times in a day.
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Drink milk with turmeric powder twice a day

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