Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

swollen finger after catching football awkwardly.  two months ago.  swelling improved over 1st month but finger still sore. does it take weeks/months?

Accepted Answer

Fracture healing: If you broke the finger, it could definitely still be sore. Bones take 6 weeks to heal, typically. If it wasn't splinted all that time, it will take longer. If it was a soft-tissue injury, like a ligament/tendon injury, that could be tender for several weeks as well. It would be a good idea to see a doctor if you are having trouble with your range of motion. Good luck.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

what are some ways to reduce swelling in a swollen finger?

Accepted Answer

Coban wrapping: I assume that you have a swollen finger due to an injury. I often have patients wrap the finger from the tip to the base with coban or coflex, which is an elastic, self-adhesive bandage that can be removed and reused until the elasticity gives out.  Leave the finger wrapped for 1-2 hour, then remove the wrapping for 1-2 hours.  Do this several tiems a day for a few weeks. It may diminish the edema.

Question 6

for the last few mornings i've been waking up with a swollen finger or two. in the knuckle joint. by early afternoon the swelling has receded. ?

Accepted Answer

Go to Dr: Could be gout but it is better to be examined, diseases of hands are difficult.

Question 7

a spider may have bitten my neighbor 8 days ago, camping in oregon. swollen finger, a swelling with a blister on his palm. skin peeling. dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Should be seen by Dr: If there is swelling and skin peeling, your neighbor should go see a doctor to see if there are other issues with infection.

Question 8

how long does it take for finger swelling to go down after trigger surgery?

Accepted Answer

3-6 weeks: 3-6 weeks is reasonable.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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

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Swollen finger after catching football awkwardly. two months ago. swelling improved over 1st month but finger still sore. does it take weeks/months?

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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?

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

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What are some ways to reduce swelling in a swollen finger?

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For the last few mornings i've been waking up with a swollen finger or two. in the knuckle joint. by early afternoon the swelling has receded. ?

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A spider may have bitten my neighbor 8 days ago, camping in oregon. swollen finger, a swelling with a blister on his palm. skin peeling. dangerous?

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How long does it take for finger swelling to go down after trigger surgery?

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Could sticking swollen finger in ice take swollen down?

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How to make jammed swollen finger go down?

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