Finger injury - the injury of the upper or lower limbs with which many people faces. This problem can not be ignored, since the consequences can be deplorable. It is important to know how to act in a situation where the finger bruise arises, and how can you cure it.
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In order to begin treatment, you need to make sure that the injury happened, and not dislocation. Burst happens with pretty strong impact, when falling from a small height of the phalange of the fingers. The first symptom is a sharp and very strong pain. A hematoma appears on a damaged place, the color of which can be different: from blue to black. It depends on the strength of the blow. Often victims complain of limited movements. It is known that such a trauma of the thumb is the most painful.
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It is possible to provide first assistance in injury, as with other painful injuries - the effect of cold to the sore place. You can attach ice or substitute your finger under the jet of cold water. If it is injured to nail, then it should be processed by iodine, in order to avoid the development of infection.
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After providing first aid, you still need, yet, consult a doctor. It will help identify the complexity of the bruise and find out if he is accompanied by a dislocation or crack bone. After consulting with the doctor, the sore finger can not be disturbed for several days. This will speed up the recovery process. It is recommended to use ointments for speedy recovery. Most popular now: "Voltaren", "Fast Gel".
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Folk medicine, with this kind of damage, advises to make compresses from raw potatoes. If the nail plate, during the treatment, disappeared, then it is necessary to lubricate this place with iodine. This will protect against infection into the body.
Finger injury is common and painful injury. Even if the injury does not bring a lot of inconvenience, you should not merge a visit to the doctor. On time the identified problem is the key to recovery. Be healthy!
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