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Swollen Bruised Thumb
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Hit wrist, open hand, pinkie side, swollen, painful, bruised ?
Plan: Ice, pain medication like Motrin or Advil 2 tab 2-4 times a day for 2-3 days, and no gym , may be some immobilization. If tomorrow will be worse, more swollen,you need XRay. ...Read more
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Swollen bruised toe, bite or broken?
Painful? Injury?: Tender? Most often an injury preceeds a fracture. Don't know your history. If injured - will require an x-ray to determine if there is a fracture. ...Read more
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Swollen thumb knuckle that clicks & sore?
See MD: Definitely not normal. See an MD for evaluation. ...Read more
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Could sticking swollen finger in ice take swollen down?
Often: It often helps, depending on the cause of the swelling. It is especially helpful with swelling caused by trauma. ...Read more
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Swollen knuckle, cannot straighten fingers?
Swollen Knuckle: You may have osteoarthritis or gout. Please see your primary care physician for further evaluation and treatment. ...Read more
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Swollen elbow no pain?
Possible bursitis: Is it over the elbow tip? It is probably olecranon bursitis. Talk to your doctor. The excess fluid can be removed. ...Read more
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Bruised swollen shin has made my ankle swell why?
Deep hematoma?: Sometimes a bruise is a hematoma, and if left untreated it can get infected - have a physician check it out. ...Read more
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My pinky finger is swollen and bruised could it be broken?
Broken finger: If you had an injury to the finger, recommend getting xrays to rule out a fracture. In a young, active male with a painful, swollen finger, this would be my first concern. Infection can also be a cause if there was no injury. Either way, recommend evaluation by a healthcare provider ...Read more
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Hit the center of proximal phalanx on my right pointer finger. Swollen knot, bruising & painful bending. Bruised or would raised knot mean fracture?
Fractures can swell: either locally or diffusely. A knot may mean there is a very bad bruise to skin or it could mean a fracture. A fracture in the finger can be nondislplaced meaning everyting moves well and is lined up so one does not necessarily have a great deformity, joint fractures or fractures in the plane of motion with swelling may not loo obvious except for pain and swelling. If symptoms persist, get seen ...Read more
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Swollen pain red when pressed thumb joint causes?
Thumb pain: Infection, inflammation, foreign body reaction. Should have it evaluated as your thumb is very important to have. Don't wait. ...Read more
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Husband rolled ankle, its swollen and bruised, painful too touch. ?
If he can stand: it is 99% likely it is only an ankle sprain. The common ankle sprain has immediate swelling pain, sometimes a pop and tenderness on the front and outside of the ankle. Typically the foot rolls in. An ankle sprain is in essence a misnomer. The ligaments in the ankle don't actually "sprain" they tear and bleed causing the bruising. Treat with ICE, nsaids, ace wrap, range of motion, Bracing ...Read more
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My thumb is bruised and swollen could it b broken?
Yes...: If you had injury. Infection will be next possible cause if no injury. ...Read more
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Accidently punched the wall last night. Swelled immediately. Index finger swollen. Pain in entire hand. Hurts to move. Blue swollen line down palm.
ER visit: I would encourage you to make an ER visit to have your hand evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon or hand surgery specialist. ...Read more
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Hit my arm hard week ago, elbow very bruised still painfully, hard bump and swollen where hit. Hurts , xray no fracture. Please help?
If U hit the point-: -of the elbow there is a bursa & it often fills with blood or fluid, & can swell quite a lot. If U have a scrape or skin violated it can become infected. Early Rx is best. C an orthopedist 4 eval sometimes aspiration is done and steroids injected. This is extraarticular so no steroid enters the joint. Then usually wrap, NSAIDS & antibiotics only if infected. ...Read more
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Right index finger knuckle is red and swollen and hurts?
Red/Swollen/index: Rule out trauma, infection, RA, gout.
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Hard forearm and blue swollen on elbows?
Blue elbows: Sounds like its resulting from some sort of trauma. Seek medical attention if this the case. ...Read more
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Bruised, swollen and tender forearmwhat ought i do?
See details: Was trauma the cause? If it was, ice and rest should help. If there was significant trauma or the problems persist you need to see a doctor. A history of trauma means the forearm needs to be x rayed. ...Read more
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Swollen middle finger, pain on my knuckle. Should I ice it?
Initially yes: If your problem is acute ice is the way to go you might also try advil (ibuprofen) r naprosin after 24hrs heat may help if pain persist.... See your hand surgeon. ...Read more
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Broken wrist, wrist swelling gone, hand swollen, what should I do?
Have you been seen: Without seeing your xray hard to say but you should probably get seen by an orthopaedic surgeon. Treatment will depend on how bad of a break: whether there is substantial displacement and thus need for a reduction (realignment of the broken bones) either closed or possibly surgery. ...Read more
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Foot injury swollen and itch?
Ice: And elevation. What was the injury? Consult podiatrist. ...Read more
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