Yesterday, my finger was injured(lawn mower bar snapped back against it) 4 finger of right hand..there was a small cut(horizontally) didn't bleed much. Its above the first knuckle.(palm side)Anyway,today it is swollen in a small circle with the scar running through it, not very red but difficult to bend and painful.
Realize all of that may be normal but how much swelling is too much.(guidelines would be helpful)
thanks
2007-11-28 05:52:10 · 1 answers · asked by HV 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Swelling is natures splint. It helps immobilize the injured area while it heals. If you have any dark bruising or discoloration and tapping the tip of your finger causes sharp pain at the injury site it is fractured. Otherwise, just apply cold compresses to reduce the swelling and take whatever over the counter pain medication floats your boat.
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2007-11-28 06:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋