Question 1

what can you do for swollen finger because of hangnail?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Swelling and redness arising from a hangnail usually indicates you have developed a paranichial infection. Warm soaks and antibiotics are indicated for this problem. Seek care with your primary care doctor.

Question 2

how to treat a swollen finger?

Accepted Answer

Determine the cause: The first step is to determine the cause of the swelling. Then you will know how to treat it, .

Question 3

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 4

swollen finger with warmth to it, what does this sound like?

Accepted Answer

Infection or arth: Infection or arthritis.  See physician asap. If not infection, see rheumatologist.

Question 5

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 6

i have a swollen finger. and i really don't know why. i wasn't bit by anything at least not that i know of. and i don't remember hitting it.

Accepted Answer

See details: The best suggestion is to have a doctor take a look at the finger if it has been present for a while. Arthritis is unlikely. It may be something simple such as an insect bite. Is it painful or tender? If so, seek medical attention.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Swollen finger hangnail

A member asked:

What can you do for swollen finger because of hangnail?

A member asked:

How to treat a swollen finger?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Swollen finger with warmth to it, what does this sound like?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I have a swollen finger. and i really don't know why. i wasn't bit by anything at least not that i know of. and i don't remember hitting it.

A member asked:

What do you do with a swollen finger ?

A member asked:

How to make jammed swollen finger go down?

A member asked:

How can you remove a ring on a swollen finger?

A member asked:

What is the best way to treat a swollen finger?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?