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Swelling in finger due to a fall
What should I do to subside finger inflammation that occurred due to a fall?
Should I use hot water or cold water?
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1. Ice pac 4 times in ist 24 hrs
2. Warm water fomantation 2-3 /day 2nd day on wards.
3. Gentle hand exercises
4. Paracetamol 2tab sos.
5 consult on video for detailed information.
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Give rest to the affected finger, ideally in a Cot splint.
Apply Ice pack at least 5-6 times a day.
Keep the finger up, don't keep it hanging.
Take Tab Chymoral AP three times a day after food for 5 days.
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Video consult with me if problem continues even after the following this advice or for any further questions.
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Get the affected finger strapped with Ring Finger.
XRAY Hand AP Oblique
Tab Zerodol SP BD
X 5 days
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Review with reports
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
There seems to be soft tissue injury in middle finger.. There is a possibility of fracture in such cases..
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You should start with Ice fomentation, take analgesic with anti inflammatory medicine, apply a finger splint or strapping for support..
If pain and swelling persists, better to go for X ray of Hand specially middle finger AP and lateral view..
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Avoid heavy work with hand, avoid jerky movements of finger..
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