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A member asked:
Should i see a doctor about my finger injury sprain, or just wait and see if the swelling shrinks by itself?
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See a doctor: Finger injuries are very tricky and very commonly injuries are missed or patients present in a delayed fashion that limits the treatment options. You should be evaluated by a physician to make sure you do not have a small joint dislocation, ligament injury, or fracture.
Answered 7/3/2013
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Yes: Make sure that the sprain is a sprain and not a fracture into a joint that can lead to permanent problems.
Answered 9/5/2016
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