A member asked:

I pricked my ring finger on a thorn. it bled slightly and then stopped. the finger started swelling slightly and went completely numb for a while. it isnt numb anymore and not sore unless i touch it but the finger is blue. should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Blue: If you have a blue finger after a puncture wound that would be concerning. I would have the finger examined.

Answered 11/20/2019

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