I mean the swollen part of the finger, where the nail bed is. I know the nail itself will take months to grow out. The finger has been x-rayed and is not broken, and the nail was pierced to remove the build up of blood (but it had already dried). The nail bed is still very swollen after 2 weeks, although the pain has gone. Should I return to the doctor, or is it normal for the swelling to last this long?
2007-03-14 05:42:16 · 3 answers · asked by roast_potato 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
The swelling last quite some time - i shut my thumb in my car door approx 4 months ago - my nail is still only half grown out!! My thumb was agony for 1-2 weeks, swollen for approx 4 weeks. Now no pain, no swelling but still looks awful!!
2007-03-14 13:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by mustlovedogs0 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fingers stay swollen for a long time when they have had a crush injury. will prob stay swollen for up to a couple of months. the problem is that swelling is a fluid, your hands hang down a lot and gravity keeps the swelling in you finger. you can massage it starting from the tip of your finger and working towards the base. good luck
2007-03-15 00:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Graeme T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't the doctor request you schedule a return visit ?
That's what my cllinic does. Sometimes they make me a return appt on the spot.
Call your doc's office.
2007-03-18 05:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by m&m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋