Question 1

sudden onset of swollen fingers, have stayed swollen for 6 weeks, turn bluish with cold no numbness, loss of strength, slight ache, active healthy ?

Accepted Answer

? systemic arthritis: This could be systemic arthritis. Your physicians can have  you see a rheumatolgist who would be able to integrate all of your  symptoms.

Question 2

what do you do with a swollen finger ?

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

Question 3

how to make jammed swollen finger go down?

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

Question 4

how can you remove a ring on a swollen finger?

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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 5

what is the best way to treat a swollen finger?

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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 6

i have swollen finger with stuck rings on help?

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

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

could sticking swollen finger in ice take swollen down?

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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 9

in what way can you remove a ring from a swollen finger?

Accepted Answer

String: Place string or heavy thread under the ring than wrap the string around the finger proximal to distal as tight as possible. Then grab the proximal end of the string and forcefully unwrap the string. Because the string is under the ring it will push the ring toward the end of the finger and therefore remove the ring.

Question 10

what do you suggest i do to get a ring off of my swollen finger?

Accepted Answer

One of the best: Description i've seen is from the assh http://www.Assh.Org/public/safety/pages/how-to-get-ring-off.Aspx.

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Sudden onset of swollen fingers, have stayed swollen for 6 weeks, turn bluish with cold no numbness, loss of strength, slight ache, active healthy ?

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How to make jammed swollen finger go down?

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How can you remove a ring on a swollen finger?

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What is the best way to treat a swollen finger?

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I have swollen finger with stuck rings on help?

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

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Could sticking swollen finger in ice take swollen down?

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