What to do if your finger is swollen

Some basketball enthusiasts or basketball players accidentally pricked their fingers on the court while playing basketball or competing. They did not pay attention to it at the time, but later found that their fingers were swollen. Some people get their fingers swollen after falling down while turning on a motorcycle. We say that if the redness, swelling and pain in the fingers are caused by muscle and ligament injuries, you need to pay more attention to rest, and if necessary, go to the hospital to take an X-ray to see if there is a fracture.

1. What to do if your fingers are swollen

This is local swelling and pain caused by trauma. Generally, capillaries will rupture within 24 hours, causing edema and pain. If there is a fracture, there will also be movement disorders and limited functions. First, rule out fractures. If possible, apply ice packs within 24 hours to prevent further rupture of capillaries. After 24 hours, apply hot compresses and apply Voltaren ointment at the same time. It is best to take ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Then it is recommended to go to the hospital, because sometimes it may be very serious, so you need to take photos so that you can understand the situation more clearly.

2. Precautions after finger clubbing

1. You can wrap a towel with ice and then apply it to the swollen area. This will have a certain effect and at least will not cause too much swelling.

2. Try to eat more light food. Light food should not contain spicy food. These irritating foods will cause the swelling to become more serious, so it is good to drink more porridge.

3. Don’t be too active outdoors. You still need to rest better at home. Too frequent activities will make the swelling worse, so it is right to rest more.

4. You can apply medicine for bruises and sprains, but it would be more appropriate to use a cotton swab to apply the medicine so as to avoid using too much force with your hands.

5. Hand contusion and obvious swelling. In this case, you can apply Yunnan Baiyao aerosol externally and take blood circulation and pain relief capsules orally for treatment. Try to reduce activities, pay attention to rest, and eat a light diet, and your condition will gradually improve.

6. It is recommended to go to the hospital for an X-ray to rule out fractures. If the X-ray shows no problems with the bones, it means it is a soft tissue injury. If you need anti-inflammatory and detumescence treatment, you can take Chinese medicine such as Yunnan Baiyao, Qilinsan, etc. to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and reduce swelling. Apply Afu anti-inflammatory ointment or use Yunnan Baiyao aerosol. You must rest in your daily life and do not move injured joints.

3. What to do if your finger is swollen? Should you apply cold or hot compress?

During the acute phase, for example, within 24 hours, the patient should apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. For more than 72 hours, the patient can apply hot compresses to promote the absorption of the hematoma. First, you should go to the hospital for an X-ray to rule out a fracture.