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Hi, i need a super quick response. i got my middle finger jammed by a softball, and it is now dark, hot, and hurting. i keep asking to go to urgent care, and my parents are not convinced. please help!!!
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Depends on severity: Typical treatment for a jammed finger includes: rest, cold packs, and elevating that hand up to the chest. Motrin (ibuprofen) for 3 days helps reduce swelling and pain. One can "buddy splint" by taping the injured finger to the finger next to it for a few days. If the pain is severe, the finger crooked, or the range of motion very decreased; a primary care, hand, or orthopedic doctor can examine.
Answered 10/25/2019
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