A 41-year-old member asked:
How do you stop your hand swelling up after punching a wall?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 31 years experience
Ice, ice, baby!: For just about any injury, ice is the key to minimizing swelling. Well that plus rest, compression & elevation. However, if you did more than bruise your hand, especially if you've "lost a knuckle" (it's no longer visible when you make a fist), you might have broken a bone & should go see your family doc. Any numbness, tingling, weakness and/or excess bleeding needs to be evaluated immediately.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Raymond Wittstadtanswered
Hand Surgery 37 years experience
Ice and Elevation: If your hand swelled up after punching a wall it is highly likely that you broke something in your hand. You should get it checked out and x-rayed to make sure.
Acute treatment for any type of potential fracture is to apply ice, and elevate the injured part above your heart.
Stop hitting walls with your hand.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How do you stop your hand swelling up after you hit a wall?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 44 years experience
Ice and elevation: Use ice and elevation and if it persists or there is significant pain and swelling, see your pcp or an orthopedist. A light compression dressing such as a lightly wrapped ace bandage may help. Don't take a chance, get it checked out.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 17, 2021
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