Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I smashed my finger between two chairs and it got purple and swollen. it's been hurting for two weeks now. what should i do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Have it seen: You may need an xray to make sure it isn't broken. An exam may help understand the damage and what can be done to repair it.
Answered 4/29/2015
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I smacked my finger off my coffee table this morning by accident. It's now swollen, purple, and I'm having a lot of pain. What should I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I took 7 days of antibiotic for cellulitis in my finger 2 weeks ago. It is still swollen, purple and puss is now coming out. What now?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
The middle knuckle on my middle finger has been swollen for over two months; should I do anything about it? I jammed it when trying to catch a football. The entire finger got really swollen and purple, but it went away after a day or two. The knuckle ho
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Babys hand crushed in door. Her pinky knuckle looked squished in and there was instantly a deep purple bruise on ring finger. Swollen now but playful.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How can I get rid of my blood clot in my finger? I slammed my finger on the door and now it is swollen and purple and it hurts it feels hot too , how can I make it go away?
I hurt my finger. i don/t know if it's sprained or not. How can I tell? it's kinda purple and its swollen and stiff. (I hurt my index finger)
My hand got hit by a softball right in the middle finger. It is swollen and purple near by bigger knuckle. Only purple on the palm side. It hurts to bend and straighten my finger all the way. Could it be broke or just jammed? What is both of the possibi
My pinky is purple and swollen and my pip joint (one in my middle finger hurts)and its very swolen, how do I know if i sprained it, broker, or fracture?
I bent my 1 finger back playing volley and it swelled up and turned purple, now the purple Ness is gone and it's been swollen for 6 days/ it's crooked?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
