I was stuck with a briar... my finger is now hot and swollen, what is it...?
350457
there is the possibility that you now have cellulitis from the briar. cellulitis is a skin infection caused by an interuption of the skin, such as a puncture wound. The puncture allows skin bacteria to invade the wound, thus causing the infection. simple treatment with antibiotics is usually all that is necessary, but occasionally drainage is required to release the infection. I would recommend you see your local health care provider for an evaluation and possible tetanus booster update.
745289
Ice it, keep off of it, keep it elevated, take some NSAID's.  (Non steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)   If it gets worse, Definitely take it to a Doctor.  Take it to One now If you can't move your toes or foot, or if it hurts too much to put wieght on, or if it looks or feels bad enough to raise serious concern.  But if all it is is a Little swelling, don't worry about It To Much.  \n\nFeel Better\n\nUncle Mike
1063283
ice,  elevate your hand and watch it...if it just happenned you have to expect swelling...if the injury happened a few days ago u should get it looked at in case it has a clot   and the ice should b on for first 24 hrs,  like a half hour at a time every 2 hrs,  then warm soaks next couple days   the point is to increase the circulation to reabsorb the blood...u broke blood vessels in there
796862
Hi well you could off done a few things,fracture,dislocation,torn ligaments.You need to get to your gp or A/E and see one off the drs,they will examine your finger and send you for an x-ray,then the right treatment will be given.In the mean time take regular pain relief ibrufen is better as it has anti-inflammatory in,strap the finger next to the next with plaster but not to tight as u will restrict the circulation,try and keep the finger up resting on your chest.Get medical advise soon as you may have a fracture or dislocation some times this affects the blood circulation.Good Luck
897386
You have probably jammed your thumb...It's gonna take a big while to heal...It is custom to recommend ice when treating a jammed thumb. But every time I've tried that, it has been futile. Instead I put some water on to heat and add salt to it. Epsom salt works the best, but any other will do fine. The water is not exactly boiling, but close to it. You take this hot water and place it in a container, and dip the corner of a small towel in it. Put the wet corner over your thumb for as long as you can take it. Keep doing this, and once the temperature of the water is bearable, put your whole thumb in it. Keep doing this, and keep reheating the water if it becomes warm of cold. If you do this right after the thumb gets sprained, it will reduce swelling, turning purple or and reduce the pain. The results are fast, and much more effective than ice. The healing process is also shortened if you repeat it for some days. If you're going to be involved in some activity, tape the thumb up because you want the least movement possible.
261385
Since there has been a time lapse between the bruising and today, the best thing is to live with it. Perhaps a cold compress might help but that is  doubtful. Sorry for your bruise. Be careful!
707114
it sorta sounds like it's just swollen from the piercing, cartiladge is painful to pierce and takes a long time to heal.  if it's just swollen and red I wouldn't worry too much but if it's leaking pus then you may have an infection.  whatever you do, don't take out the jewelry!  the hole will close up and seal the infection inside potentially causing you more pain and problems.  talk to the piercer about proper aftercare (I hope you went to a licensed professional) and call your doctor.  DO NOT USE ALCOHOL to try and disinfect, it will only irritate it more.  DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN THOUROUGHLY WASHED, that should be a no-brainer.  when you're in the shower and the crusties around the jewelry is soft enough make sure you rotate the ring but never attempt to do this dry, it'll hurt and you'll make it worse if it is infected
956783
Oh no!, that really sucks! But, I think you know what to do already. Go see a doctor before it heals so he can put it back in place. If you are worried, got to the emergency room at your nearest hospital. Good Luck! And keep your head back from that lil rascal!
604387
Well, sounds like you finger is hurt, Eh. Up in the Great White North me and the boys tape em' up and play some puck. But Just rest it and get a splint to keep it from moving and gets hit or knocked again est something. So yea, Eh, it will get better in a week or two but if its broken you probably be in more pain. If you are see the doc about it.
882917
You could be getting an infection from a bug bite or scratch- if the redness or swelling starts to travel up your leg go to the ER.  If not, you can probably wait until tomorrow- then call your doctor in the morning- tell his nurse what is going on and go from there.  He may just call in an antibiotic cream to the pharmacy for you to pick up or he may want to see you.\n\nI did not read your question right when I answered a minute ago-- if you cannot move your ankle and it is red, warm and swollen, you need to go to the urgent care or er now- you may have a septic joint... better to get it checked out- sorry.\n\nIf the redness and swelling is around the bite only- that is normal- it is just the body's natural reaction... put some triple antibiotic ointment on it- thanks for clarifying.
811196
Wrap a tissue/ paper towel/ whatever you have around your finger and apply hard pressure with 2 fingers. I don't just mean touch it, I mean squeeze it!\nIt should stop and clot, but it will most certainly sting if you have spicy foods, salt, lemon, etc. and may even start bleeding again if its aggravated, so try to avoid touching it or eating something irritating.
380112
What the hell's wrong with you.  I looked up your sign-in name, and all 5 of your questions were about breaking your own finger.  It's probably for workman's comp.  \nGo see a doctor.
605205
You may not have broken any bone in the finger, it seems more likely from what you said that the middle joint in the finger is out of place (this explains the lack of mobility and the occassional swelling). Either see a doctor of medicine or a doctor of chiropractic (either one can x-ray if necessary, I recommend the chiropracter as he is most knowledgeable about bone structure). Waiting so long will make the readjustment more painful (you should have asked sooner, sorry)
1099945
you need to call a doctor NOW- or get to your ER NOW!!!\n\nThis is an emergency...
1025329
This is concerning...I would see a doctor ASAP..could be a spider bite but not sure..some bites can lead to necrosis (sloughing off of tissue) so like I suggested better not to further postpone consultation with your doctor or the ER
323276
You should see a doctor. If the burn is that bad you are probably suffering from exposure and dehydration, possibly heat or sun stroke. Check to see if you are running a fever. You can go into shock over something like this and that is nothing to fool around with. I would definitely see a doctor. Never mind the home remedies. That's okay if you are dealing with a small area, like the back of your neck or your the arm you left on the window of your car for too long. If it is your arms legs and back, SEE A DOCTOR. Sorry for raising my voice, but this can be very serious.
377823
You can go to a doc.  and have it either frozen off or burned off.  In either case, that will hurt like hell at first, be uncomforatable for awhile, then feel better later.