What to do if your finger is swollen after being stabbed

Human fingers are very fragile and can be easily injured if you are not careful. Finger injuries can be divided into sprains, dislocations, fractures, tendon ruptures and skin lacerations according to the severity of the injury. If a finger is injured and dislocated, you must endure the pain and ask a doctor to stretch it as soon as possible to restore the normal bone position. In the event of severe finger injuries such as fractures or tendon ruptures, the patient must not move and should be sent to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

1. What to do if your finger is swollen after being punctured

1. Apply cold compress within 24 hours, do not rub or apply medicine to prevent increased bleeding. Apply hot compress after 24 hours and apply Yunnan Baiyao to increase blood circulation. Most importantly, do not have any more injuries within 30 days, otherwise it will easily form old injuries.

2. If you have just been stabbed, apply ice and try not to move the injured finger. When the pain is almost gone, use safflower oil or something like that, and then rub the injured area yourself to promote blood circulation and reduce swelling.

3. Use tape to fix the affected finger and adjacent fingers together: the adjacent fingers play the role of external fixation of the splint to avoid aggravating the finger injury. Of course, tying it to a tongue depressor or popsicle can also serve as a fixation.

4. Raise the affected finger as high as possible: Whenever possible, raise the affected finger above the heart. This can increase local venous return and accelerate the excretion of metabolites in that area.

5. The tape can be removed when the swelling and pain in the finger subsides: After removing the tape, you can move your fingers moderately, but still avoid strenuous activities until the finger is fully healed.

2. How to recover quickly after a finger puncture

Cold compresses should be applied immediately upon injury, followed by hot compresses after 24-48 hours. The first treatment of a sprain is the most critical. Never apply plasters or use safflower oil, as this will aggravate the condition. You can choose aerosol trauma medicine, which has a cooling effect and can be used as soon as the injury occurs. It is quickly absorbed, takes effect quickly, and can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, relax meridians, reduce swelling and relieve pain. If you have been suffering from this condition for a while, I suggest you apply hot water to the sprained area to promote blood circulation, which will help reduce the swelling faster. In addition, you can use some medicine such as the Nanyang Litong Musk Pain Relief Aerosol mentioned above. The treatment must be timely and correct to avoid leaving any sequelae.