Question 1

why would my sprained finger be hot and swollen?

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Inflammation : The body's reaction to injury is inflammation. Inflammation has four symptoms - pain, redness, swelling and heat.

Question 2

how can i treat a sprained finger?

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Ice and early motion: It is important to find out if the finger is sprained and not broken.  The only way to know for sure is to get an x-ray. Once a fracture is ruled out, an early protected range of motion exercises can begin. Finger joints can get stuff quickly, so it is important to get them moving as soon as possible. Talk to a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and/or an occupational therapist for treatment.

Question 3

how can you heal a sprained finger?

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Many things to do. : A sprained finger usually responds well to rest and splinting. Additionally, anti inflammatory medications and ice can also help. If the pain persists, see your family doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 4

what can be done for a sprained finger?

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Rest: Rest, warm compresses, splinting it by itself or buddy-taping to the one next to it and Aspirin or advil (ibuprofen) if tolerated and is painful.

Question 5

how do you treat a finger sprain?

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Mostly with time: Ice, immobilization and early protected range of motion will help treat the symptoms of a finger sprain, as will nsaid's and steroids.  What the joint ultimately needs to recover from the excessive stretching of the capsule and ligaments is time to repair the damaged structures.  This takes 2-6 weeks for mild sprains and 3 or more months for severe sprains.

Question 6

what are  signs of a finger sprain?

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Pain and swelling: A finger sprain is an injury involving the supporting structures of joint.  The joint capsule and ligaments, provide stability to the joint.  In a sprain, these structures are excessively stretched, buy not disrupted.  Joint pain, swelling and laxity are common symptoms, resolve with time and can be helped by brief immobilization, protected range of motion, ice, nsaid's and steroids.

Question 7

finger sprain, what can i do, any tips?

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Finger sprain: Rest, ice ,  pain killer , buddy strapping of two fingers can be done . If not improving see physician .

Question 8

how is a finger sprain normally treated?

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Early motion: It is important not to immobilize a finger sprain for too long as the finger can get stiff quickly. I would suggest getting your finger moving, avoiding activities that aggravate the pain, and gradually advance your activities as tolerated. Anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen can help with the pain andputting your hand in a sink full of warm water can help get your motion back & it feels good.

Question 9

what's the purpose of splinting a sprained finger?

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Finger splint: To lessen mobility of finger & reduce discomfort, so that it can heal faster.

Question 10

what is the normal recovery time for a finger sprain?

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4-6 weeks: The finger joints are brown to sprain and because the anatomy of it takes a while to heal and some leave some stiffness.

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