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Slammed finger between 2 bikes, it turned red & swollen. i immediately iced it. it felt a bit better. now it's been a few hours and it hurts to bend!
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It is likely: that you bruised it. Over the next few days, it will swell more and hurt more. Be sure to elevate and ice it. If it isn't getting better in 5-7 days, see your doctor to get it X-rayed and rule out a fracture. Hope this helps!
Answered 9/18/2014
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Keep icing it.: Unfortunately, until the swelling goes down, it will hurt to bend it. The extra fluid in your finger (leaking from the injury) presses on the nerves & distorts shape. Keep icing it until the swelling goes down. If u r young & healthy, then taking an OTC medication could help. Acetaminophen is preferred, If u need something stronger, I wd suggest prescription Naprelan (naproxen) w/ food, but TTYD about that.
Answered 9/19/2014
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