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My g/f slammed her finger on a door two days ago. iced it right away, but didn't elevate.got bruised on the area and swollen right away.now the swilling is a bit less but the finger on the bottom side is almost bluish. need for concern ?
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Buddy strapping: Use a tape to strap her affected finger to the adjacent finger for support. If you keep experiencing ongoing pain then an X Ray is a wise idea. Most finger sprains recover within 2-3 weeks provided you keep it well supported and do not hurt it again
Answered 9/14/2017
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Injury finger: Rest, Ice , pain relief and buddy strapping should help. Most sprains improve over 2-3 weeks. If pain is not improving or unable to bend finger then please consult a doctor.
Answered 9/15/2017
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