I was wondering, what are some symptoms when you have a broken finger (or bone)? My sister was at a skating rink, and she just got back, and her finger got ran over by a wheel. She has swelling, she can't move it, and it's red. We currently just have ice on it, but she's not crying anymore. She's laughing.. Is there a possibility that the finger is broken? Thanks!
2006-11-09 13:54:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It is possible she broke it, really the only way to know is by x-ray. But some signs and symptoms can be bruising, unable to use her finger, pain, the finger can be "crooked" and swelling. You can tape the finger together with the finger next to it, it will act like a splint. I hope this helps.
2006-11-09 14:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by hearttwinbeat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is the possibility that it is broken. If I were her, I would go to the doctor and get an X-Ray taken, unless the swelling goes down by tomorrow.
2006-11-09 21:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by DoubleYou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she can't move her finger chances are it's broken. Immobilize the finger by wrapping a bandage or something around the injured finger and the one next to it. See a doctor ASAP.
2006-11-09 21:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a possibility. Just because she doesn't seem to be in pain anymore doesn't mean it's not broken. She could be in shock. Please get it checked out by a doctor.
2006-11-09 21:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by berdudget 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it still hurts the way it did when it happen I would take her for xrays. I would rather be safe then sorry and possibly have future problems later. Good luck and best of luck.
2006-11-09 22:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would usually look purple or pink where it was broken...ive had my finger broken and it looked like that...
consult a doctor to see if its really broken
2006-11-09 21:56:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be swollen and purple...you should maybe see a doctor!
2006-11-09 22:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by Yanks4Life23519 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋