What should I do if I slammed my finger in a door? The finger nail is turning blue and is throbbing.?

Question

While closing my car door I accidentally go my ring finger caught inbetween the door and the car, My fingernail is now starting to turn blue and is very uncomfortable. How can I relieve the pain from my fingernail?

Answer 1

If blood accumulates under the fingernail, the following measures may be helpful.

Apply ice to decrease swelling and relieve pressure.
Elevate the hand above the level of the heart.
Use over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help relieve the pain.

If the pressure under the bloody fingernail becomes too painful, try taking the following steps. If there are any concerns about doing these steps, seek medical assistance immediately.

1. Clean the finger with some alcohol or wash it with warm, soapy water.

2. Use a pair of pliers to hold a needle or safety pin over an open flame until it is very hot.

3. Touch the very hot needle or safety pin to the injured fingernail.

4. Push the end of the needle or safety pin into the fingernail, creating a small hole. Push the needle or safety pin into the nail until blood comes out. This will relieve the pressure. Oozing and bleeding from this hole may last 2 to 3 days.

5. Soak the finger in warm, soapy water for 20 minutes, 4 times a day until the oozing stops.

6. Repeat the procedure if the hole closes up and the pressure comes back.

Answer 2

the needle in the top of the nail really does help to relieve the pressure, which is what is causing most of your pain. make sure the needle is clean, though - you don't want an infection under the nail.

Answer 3

Not much sense in doing anything. It's gonna hurt for a while, then the nail will probably fall off. Actually, it kinda works it's way off. But don't worry....a new one will grow back. It kinda sucks, but that's life.

Answer 4

Put an ice pack on it. If your finger is crooked or won't bend see a doctor.