2006-10-20 10:22:56 · 6 answers · asked by BENDER IS THE BOMB!!! (Fav show) 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
if you can move your fingers, your hand isn't broke.
2006-10-20 10:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Schmancer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately you did not mention if you fell unto you hand. Any type of trauma could have caused a fracture and then yes you could have broken your hand.
However, you also mentioned that the hand is red and puffy. There might be a possibility that you could have a cellulitis [infection] of your hand. You have to remember you touch everything with your hands and could have had a minor cut or break in skin -- if that occurred you could have infected the cut. Also if you get your nails done at a salon they're not that sanititary despite laws -- If you have a cat in the house and sustained a cat scratch or bite which could also cause an infective process.
It's friday -- go to an emergency room --- don't wait until the weekend is over.
2006-10-20 19:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by LOVE-LI 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you move it? If you can, its probably not broke but it could be fractured or sprained. I would definately put some ice on it and take some tylenol. Go to the hospital for sure!!
2006-10-20 17:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by peachez082 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hard to say...did you injure it?
Without additional explanation, and after watching documentaries at 3AM, I'd guess rattlesnake bite.
That's probably not right, though, so you should probably see a doctor.
2006-10-20 17:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go get an x-ray.
did you smash it on something for you to think it's broken?
if not you could have been bitten by something and having a reaction...
regardless...you should go to the hospital
2006-10-20 17:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by chefzilla65 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only a proper x-ray or other medical imaging can really tell you. See your doc today.
2006-10-20 17:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by SuperCityRob 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋