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What is the best way to help a toddler's finger injury and the pain from it? just kids' tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen?
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Yes; pain relief: Tyelenol or Ibuprofen are appropriate for pain relief; if the finger injury is closed, ie not bleeding, may apply ice to area to help ache. If possibility of broken bone/finger, take to urgent care or er.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Yes: Immobilization can help also.
Answered 7/27/2012
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Painful injury: Initially apply ice . A children ibuprofen is better in such conditions as it is anti inflammatory . Support with a wrap or bandage
Answered 7/24/2014
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