Question 1

how to make jammed swollen finger go down?

Accepted Answer

Ice to start.: Ice application reduces swelling and inflammation. An xray may be required to rule out a more serious fracture.

Question 2

could sticking swollen finger in ice take swollen down?

Accepted Answer

Yes if acute injury: A swollen finger after an injury can be helped by ice. However, if swelling persists or if is  late or prolonged one should check the cause for it as in infection, fracture, tendinitis. Here it is more important to treat the cause for the swelling than the swelling itself.

Question 3

woke up this morning with a swollen finger which is now worse. any way to get the swelling down fast?

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See below: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 4

had itchy red swollen end of little finger, swelling gone now and left lots of red dots under skin that don't fade when pressed down on.  thank you?

Accepted Answer

Capillary: These red spots are most likely due to burst capillaries which leak blood into the skin and take days to weeks to fade. What caused the swelling and discoloration initially? ?infected bite ?allergic reaction ?trauma

Question 5

woke with swollen finger, pain in joint. symptom has been present for slmost 2 weeks. swelling has gone down mostly but still persists.

Accepted Answer

Joint swelling: Need to be evaluated with a good clinical exam and appropriate investigations . I presume there was no injury as none is mentioned.

Question 6

what do you do with a swollen finger ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer,no --: -history.trauma, or just appeared, pain, discoloration. Lots of information missing. How long has it been swollen + much more.

Question 7

how can you remove a ring on a swollen finger?

Accepted Answer

Soap or a lubricant: Need to apply soup around a ring to help slide it off a finger.
If too swollen and cannot be removed, the ring may need to be cut before it causes any vascular problem. Better go the emergency room if this doesn't resolve especially if the swelling gets worse.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat a swollen finger?

Accepted Answer

Swollen finger: Most finger sprains/jammed finger are treated with ice, rest and taping.  If the pain is significant and swelling is significant you should have it evaluated with x-rays in an urgent care or with your pcp.

Question 9

i have swollen finger with stuck rings on help?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Then see a doctor and have the finger evaluated. There are numerous possible causes.

Question 10

how long should it take for a swollen finger to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Finger swelling can persist for months depending on the type and severity of the injury. Once the injury (fracture, tendon laceration, etc.) is repaired and fully healed, be sure to use your hands/fingers as much as you can tolerate and a little beyond that. Lack of use will cause the swelling to persist even longer.

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