My thumb is swollen and it hurts when I put the SLIGHTEST pressure on it. I think it is infected. What can I do to alleviate the pain?
(just so you know how much it hurts, i can't press the spacebar with my thumb.)
I know I have to go to the doctor, and i have an appointment scheduled, but in the mean time, anyone have any suggestions?
thanks!!
2007-01-27 03:35:38 · 7 answers · asked by Undefined_Beauty 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Go to the pharmacy and buy mag salv (magnesium sulfate). Put it on your thumb so that the skin gets more tender and you can pierce it with a clean needle to remove the pus. Note. You need to mix the contents of the bottle well because mag salv tends to precipitate.
2007-01-27 03:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by Amante D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it would depend on what you did to make your thumb hurt. Try things that you would put on a swollen body part. Maybe, Ice.
2007-01-27 03:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by MGrnl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take termeric and salt in water and let it be hot on the stove and with the help of the cotton put on your swollen thumb
2007-01-27 03:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by Manali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without knowing what you did to it to possibly cause this, I would suggest that you ice it to reduce the swelling/pain. Take some tylenol/ibuprofen till you can see the doc
2007-01-27 03:39:30 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe typing on the computer to complete strangers asking them for advice isn't the best for your thumb.
Just a hunch.
2007-01-27 03:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ice... Ice... and more Ice... 20 minutes on 20 minues off....
2007-01-27 03:39:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in ur butt
2007-01-27 03:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by joe shmo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋