eeek,,its blue and it hurts real bad...i went to the doctor and got xrayed and they said just let it be...the blue is just blood that didnt reach oxygen yet right!?
2007-07-19 13:26:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
yea, its basically an ugly and very painful bruise. If you slammed it really hard, chances are, your nail may fall off... and it will hurt...
ouch... sorry that happened...
2007-07-19 13:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why does everyone think blood is blue until it hits oxygen? blood carries oxygen- it's always in the presence of some oxygen. the reason it looks blue is that the blood vessel membrane and the skin layered over the redness of the blood give it a different tone for some reason (blood vessels in your eyeballs are red, right? no skin over them.) If your doctor said it was alright then it should be fine- put ice on it and take some aspirin. If you have one of those metal finger splints at home use it (they're horseshoe shaped and fit over your finger, tape it on to tighten it with athletic tape). If you don't have them they can be purchased at most drug stores.
2007-07-19 21:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by Rach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all the ouches. Here are some ways to help in the meantime. 1). Ice or cold may help 2). Try to keep it elevated or in whatever position feels the best..keeping it low may make it throb 3). Pain meds; if your Doc gave you some, use as directed of course. If not, Aspirin, Tylenol,or a Motrin type med might help. Also, use as directed and be careful of any allergies you might have. See your MD if there are any signs of infection like redness, swelling, pus, or if the finger involved lacks movement or sensation. Time will fix you up.
2007-07-19 21:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by rer348 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glad it's not broken. It's basically a bruise that will take a few weeks to get better.
If i was you I would make up a real cool story about how it happened. Slammed it in a door - Lame.
Maybe someone can give you a real good cover story for your friends.
Get better soon.
2007-07-19 20:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh So sorry, my baby just did the same thing 2 days ago. it was bleeding fiercely! just keep it out of the way of closing doors and let it be. Tylenol helps!
Good Luck momma!
2007-07-19 20:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by want-my-advice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you're right about the blue looking blood. if i was you, i would make some sort of splint, i.e. a popsicle stick, and tie it so your finger will heal correctly. don't try and bend it too much and put ice on it. you'll be fine!!! (:
2007-07-19 20:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks most injuries heal this long. Just take medications for pain. And have an anti-inflammatory drug taken also. Frequency of taking it, should consult your doctor.
2007-07-19 20:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by Brian_Galang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUCH! I can feel your pain! Dr is right, let it alone, it will heal on it's own and may look gross for a while! Glad you didn't break it!
2007-07-19 20:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.. in a couple of hours or days it will turn back to it's orginal color
2007-07-19 20:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by BabyFace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! Put ice on it.
2007-07-19 20:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by Chris H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋