My closed fist got slammed into a concret wall. (accedent) I was breaking up a dog fight!
It is very swolen, and I can barely move it! I think i might be pregnant so going to the DR and getting x-rays are out....
Should i wait to see if it gets better?
2006-09-11 08:46:26 · 8 answers · asked by mlara1222 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Go to the dr, anyway. x-rays are only out if "medically unnecessary"- like dental check-ups, etc. The dr may be able to make a diagnosis and fix the joint w/ o x-rays, anyway. If you don't get that looked at asap, the bone(s) could heal incorrectly, permanently damaging the straightness of your fingers, and causing long-term problems like pain and arthritis...
2006-09-11 08:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get it checked out. And I was preggo at 2 months and was in a car accident. They still did x-rays on me. They will cover you with a lead vest to protect the baby. Go get it checked out before it gets worse.
2006-09-11 08:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Becky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can Move it at all, even with pain, it may be only sprained. If broken I don't think it would move one iota.
I have a nice "fat" knuckle. I think I broke it playing baseball as a kid, just let it heal and it built up calcium.
2006-09-11 08:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can take x-rays while protecting you and the baby, go see a doctor it's not fun to be in pain!
2006-09-11 08:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by angelofdreams19881 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still get an xray even if you are pregnant. You just have to tell the radiologist and they'll put a lead apron on you. You have to get it xrayed.
2006-09-11 08:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
docs have ways of finding out without x rays...you know ultrasound...is usable for fingers too...other ways also but dont be afraid just make sure they know you are pregnant....go to doc....if you can afford 3,000 for 5 minuted of their time
2006-09-11 08:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by brotherwolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your doctor and tell him the situation and he can advise you of what to do next. good luck and hang in there♥
2006-09-11 08:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh u mite want to wait to see if it gets better first
2006-09-11 08:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋