2007-05-22 13:03:07 · 7 answers · asked by ... 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
ice will work for the first 24 hours at least, so put ice on it now...
2007-05-22 13:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor and if it is broken, you will find out and know how to take care of it properly.
I didn't do anything when I fell on my finger running upstairs 15 yrs ago. Finger swelled and I went to the drugstore & bought a splint, but it must have been broken because after it healed, the finger was crooked (doesn't match the one on my other hand anymore).
2007-05-22 20:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Begin now to alternate ice with heat for 15-20 minutes each. Take an anti-inflammatory like motrin. The swelling should go down slowly. If you jammed it, pulling on it gently after the swelling goes down will help. If you broke it, you might need to see a doctor and splint it.
2007-05-22 20:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by Bud B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Everyone is right...you can still put ice on it, and take an anti inflammatory...but do NOT put any heat on it until tomorrow if you need to...usually heat is not necessary, unless it is a muscle injury.
2007-05-22 20:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can still put ice on it to make the swelling go down. the swelling will go down also, if you take 2 advil. then just be careful with it.
2007-05-22 20:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by kestrelk8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE MORE CAREFULLY WHO YOU POINT IT AT THE NEXT TIME..LOL.............
IF IT'S NOT BROKEN JUST PUT COLD WATER OR ICE ON IT FOR THE NEXT DAY OR SO IT SHOULD BE FINE
2007-05-26 19:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by LITTLE_JOHN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see a doctor!
2007-05-22 20:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by shyone 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋