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Hit top of finger by nail with hammer. bottom of finger quite swollen and black. do not think it is broken . what can be done to reduce swelling?
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Paperclip: Bend paper clip to have a straight end. Secure with a clamp or pliers so you can hold over a flame until red-hot. Press into the nail until the blood runs out from under the nail. You have a crush injury so it will be sore ; swollen for a few days, longer if the bone was crushed. The black color will gradually be shed off the end in 6 months. The small, round hole will reach the end of the nail so.
Answered 5/31/2015
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