So I broke my middle finger on my left hand Saturday. It's in a splint and I've been taking care of it at home but it's still really swollen
2007-09-24 04:21:55 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Of course I went to the dr.. I meant I'm taking care of my splint and everything
2007-09-24 06:41:27 · update #1
Hopefully it will go down soon, Sweetie.. and I hope you're right handed.
Have a good day!
2007-09-24 05:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by AMANDA M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swelling in the hand/finger may last for around 5 days, although it should be improving as each day passes, you may still notice some slight swelling, nothing major, for a few weeks. Ensure that the splint is not wrapped too tightly, as this will impede circulation and contribute to the swelling problem. it should be loose enough for you too fit two fingers snugly under the edge of the bandage. It's a good idea not to let your left hand hang dependent; i.e., keep the hand elevated while your sitting and watching TV or what have you. We tend to guard those type of injuries while we are walking and moving around, but you may let it drop/rest at your side while sitting. Keeping the hand elevated, say on a couple of pillows in your lap while sitting or at your side while lying, will help promote good circulation and reduce the risk of swelling. Ice can be applied for 10 minute intervals, 10 on/10 off, every few hours. If the swelling doesn't begin to resolve, pain increases, numbness or tingling occurs, contact your physician immediately.
2007-09-24 07:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from previous broken finger experience, it will take almost the whole healing time of 6-8 weeks for the swelling to go away completly.
2007-09-24 04:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by k monster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some cinnamon oil and clove oil. use 2 cups of hot water and 10 drops of each, dip in a clean washcloth and apply to swelling. It will reduce swelling and pain by the second application. (once the cloth cools down rewarm it)
2007-09-24 06:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by Rebecca W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a good 5 days until you see some really good improvement. Until then ice it for 20 mins every hr to help quell the swelling.
2007-09-24 04:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by Carlos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your taking care of it at home.....didn't go to the doctor....bad move...could end up croOKed for the rest of your life....ok enough of that...make sure you tape it to the other two fingers next to it...this helps keep it straight and heal better and faster.....ice 20 min once an hour for at least 8-10 hours....Tylenol will help with pain.....take it easy and use the other hand as much as possible......
I'm a nurse.....so I hope this has helped....
2007-09-24 06:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by missy b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natalie, how do you know it's broken if you didn't see a doctor, go see a doc. to be sure, and to have the right treatment done! OK? Have a great week! Jimmy.
2007-09-24 04:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor right away. If its set wrong , then it is for ever. Doctor may take an x-ray and put on a cast. that way you know for sure its done right.
2007-09-24 04:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by Iqbal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you first get your ears pierced it takes as much as 4 weeks to heal. in the experience that your frightened i could recommend you bypass back on your piercer and ask for suggestion which any stable piercer will grant.
2016-10-09 18:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In another day or two. Put ice on it it the morning and at night. That will help.
Sorry and good luck.
2007-09-24 04:26:51 · answer #10 · answered by PJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋