Question 1

i have a splinter in my finger i cant see it but its painfuland i cant get it outshould i worry??

Accepted Answer

: Since you can't identify it and it's painful, you should see a doctor. To know what and where the foreign body requires an examination. Worsening pain can be a sign of infection and other complications depending on where it is and how contaminated it was initially. We also need to be sure your tetanus is up to date. See your doctor or go to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room today.

Question 2

finger get hit by car door.what to do?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing: If it is mild bruising/contusion, just keep it elavated; otc motrin/aleve may help with pain etc...If you can't move/bend it or if pain is severe, you may have a fracture. Check with your doc for possible xray---a finger splint maybe needed if fracture is found.

Question 3

do kids who text a lot get finger problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Several years ago the term/condition blackberry thumb was added to the medical dictionary after many people developed arthritis/over use syndrome of their thumbs from using the blackberry device/smartphone which debuted in 1999. Thumbs have less dexterity compare to other fingers and thus more like have problem with over use..So would children get this, sure--if long enough. I have seen some...

Question 4

why do my fingers get number when i lay down.

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Finger numbness can be from nerve entrapment in the wrists or can be a medication side effect, mention it to your treating physician, you may need to undergo some tests first.

Question 5

could someone get hepatitis from getting fingered?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: but still possible, particularly if there was mucosal break, with bleeding. Viral hepatitis (B and C) is usually transmitted by blood to blood contact.

Question 6

what happens if one of you're fingers get cut off.?

Accepted Answer

Finger cut off: You many be teased about being called  old lady nine fingers. If your ring finger will need to use another one. If your pinkie you will not be able to drink tea righ and hold your pinkie up. If your middle finger you cannot give someone the bird. If you use your fingers to count with you will have to change to a base 9 system.  ;-)

Question 7

as a female, can you get syphilis from being fingered?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: In theory this could happen, but it would be extremely rare. Don't worry about it.

Question 8

please help, what can i do to get my ring off of my finger?

Accepted Answer

How long's been on?: If you have a ring that's been on for ten years, and your knuckle/bone has enlarged to the point that your ring won't come off, unfortunately cutting the ring off is your only choice.
If you have new swelling or fullness and have been able to remove the ring within the last month or so, try cool water and dish soap.  Rub your moistened finger with a thin layer of soap, and twist to help it off!

Question 9

my finger tips goes very cold then i get needs and pins on my finger tips?

Accepted Answer

Circulation : You may have poor circulation in the tips of your fingers. See your doctor to have it checked out. good Luck

Question 10

i smashed my finger at work and want to know if i should go get it looked at

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fingers and hands are very important. If there is an injury, early treatment can preserve function.

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Why do my fingers get number when i lay down.

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What happens if one of you're fingers get cut off.?

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I smashed my finger at work and want to know if i should go get it looked at

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