2006-10-15 19:08:41 · 12 answers · asked by sweetistlady4 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Only by taking an x-ray. But usually if it hurts and is swollen, it's probably badly sprained or broken. There's not a lot you can do about a broken finger, except for ice, pain relief (NSAIDs), and a finger splint. Just try to keep it stationary and try not to use it.
2006-10-15 19:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by ucd_grad_2005 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I broke my finger, it was very painful but I could still use it just. I didn't see a doctor for a week or so, by then it was to late for them to set it properly, I now have a permanent bend at the end of my finger......
Get an x-ray
2006-10-15 19:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by Midnight Runner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
X-ray is the only real answer. But if it is swollen, painful, and particularly if it has turned a really deep shade of purple, I would suspect a fracture. My husband fractured his toe this summer and those were his symptoms. I had to drag him to the urgent care clinic but sure enough, the x-ray showed he had a chip fracture. They didn't do anything about it, he just had to be careful and wear his soft deerskin shoes for a while because they are stretchy and comfortable and didn't put any pressure on the area.
2006-10-15 19:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by dreamweaver.629ok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an X-ray.
I broke 3 fingers once, but I did not go to hospital for 3 days, cause I could still use them. Breaks occur in different ways, so a professional needs to X ray to be sure.
2006-10-15 19:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I broke 2 of my fingers you would not me able to move it no matter how heard u try and it would hurt so much u cant take it anymore!
2006-10-16 12:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by +ray+ ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is any type of swelling and heavy pain then we confirm that the finger was broken
2006-10-15 19:23:08 · answer #6 · answered by ajay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it hurts, it's probably just sprained, possibly fractured. If it hurts like H**L, it's probably broken. If it's pointed a direction you could point it in before that's a good sign it's broke too. HAHA
Go to the doctor. Get an X-Ray. Only way to be sure and make sure it gets better.
2006-10-15 19:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
When it is swollen and red, sharp pain when you move it and when there is a continuous pain issuing from the finger.
2006-10-15 19:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only "true" way to be absolutely positively sure is to get an x-ray.
2006-10-16 12:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by ashashbaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be tough and very painful to move it. It would need a X Ray.
2006-10-15 19:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋