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Sports injury
Dumbbell fell on hand(15kg) from a low height. Finger has mild swelling and pain since one week.
Should i get a X-ray and visit a doctor or just anti inflammatory meds would suffice?
Swelling can hardly be seen but it pains when touched or finger used to lift anything.
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Get an x-ray done.. If fracture, consult an orthopaedician otherwise go to a physiotherapist.
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Go to a physiotherapist.. Wax therapy +some strengthening exercises will be helpful.
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At home .. Rest +cold pack+apply some painkiller gel+frequent finger movements.
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Bester to see a doctor and get an x ray
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Mr. Vishal Kurane (PT)
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Get X-ray & consult orthopaedic & till that time u can put ice & support with some kind of splint to avoid the movement
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