And no im not cutting it off
2007-03-08 10:14:43 · 8 answers · asked by divinemadness 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
How to Remove a Ring That's Stuck on a Finger
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Maybe that ring's been on your finger for a mighty long time. Or perhaps the hot weather has caused your fingers to swell. Here's how to ease a ring off.
Instructions
STEP 1: Soak your hand in ice-cold water if it is swollen. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the swelling to recede. STEP 2: Apply lubricant around the ring and up the length of your finger. Hand lotion, dishwashing liquid or olive oil will do the trick.
STEP 3: Twist the ring as you slowly work it up and over the knuckle. You may need to apply some force to get it over the first knuckle. Make sure to twist, not tug. STEP 4: If the ring still won't budge, visit a doctor to have it removed. Overall
Tips & Warnings
If you're experiencing swelling from an injury, it is important to remove any rings before the swelling worsens, because the rings might cut off the finger's blood supply.
Overall Things You'll Need
Hand lotion, dishwashing liquid or olive oil
2007-03-08 10:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put your hand in an icebucket to reduce the swelling around the ring, then lubricate your finger and try and slide it off. If this doesn't work you may have to go to the ER to have the ring cut off with a ring cutter. Especially if your finger continues to swell as you may end up damaging your finger.
2007-03-08 10:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by shaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your finger into very cold water for a few minutes. Quickly dry it, then put lots of moisturizing cream all over it and your ring should slip off.
Hope that helps.
2007-03-08 10:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
unfortunatly that may be your only option to cut off the ring, unless you meant your finger! oil sometimes help but if your finger is now swolen it may not work
good luck anyway
2007-03-08 10:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by mel_leno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil, soap any kind of lubricant, Vaseline anything to make it slippery. ice should take any swelling down, or real cold water. Good luck, it will be okay, if it went on it will come off.
2007-03-08 10:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
lose weight or soak it in cold water or try when you first wake up you are less bloated hold your hand over your head no blood goes up there that way
2007-03-08 10:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i know you don't wanna cut it off but that's like the only way have someone cut it off with pliers
2007-03-08 10:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pardonne Moi Reborn♥ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
coat it with oil or soap
2007-03-08 10:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by quitoslady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋