how do you know if you sprained you finger?
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Lightly press on it with your other hand in various directions. Don't press too hard or you could harm it more! If this hurts, put some ice on it and contact your doctor.
709132
You might have pinched a nerve when you fell, why not go to a doctor and have it checked out. X-rays may be required to determine the cause. You should not be experiencing pain after this length of time and the fact that it is worsening isn't encouraging.
253075
Boil some water put some salt in it. put it for 15 mins. do some finger exercise.. It happens due to lack of nitrogen & over pressurising of fingers
570245
A human finger, or was it a toe
231856
Trigger finger is a condition in which one of your fingers or your thumb catches in a bent position. Your finger or thumb may straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released. If trigger finger is severe, your finger may become locked in a bent position.\n\nAn often painful condition, trigger finger is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. People whose work or hobbies require repetitive gripping actions are most susceptible to this condition. Trigger finger is also more common in women than in men, and in anyone with diabetes.\n\nTreatment of trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, varies depending on the severity of the condition. Treatment ranges from rest to medications to surgery.\n\nSigns and symptoms\n\nAt first, your affected finger may seem stiff and may click when you move it. You may notice a bump (nodule) or tenderness at the base of the affected finger in your palm. This is the spot where the tendon is likely catching.\n\nAs trigger finger worsens, your finger may catch at times in a bent position and then suddenly pop straight. Eventually, the finger may not fully straighten. Trigger finger is not the same as Dupuytren's contracture — a condition that causes thickening and shortening of the connective tissue in the palm of the hand — though it may occur in conjunction with this disorder.\n\nTrigger finger most often affects your thumb or your middle or ring finger. More than one finger may be affected at a time, and both hands might be involved. Triggering is usually more pronounced in the morning, while firmly grasping an object or when straightening your finger.\n\nhe cause of trigger finger is a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. Tendons are fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. Each tendon is surrounded by a protective sheath — which in turn is lined with a substance called tenosynovium. The tenosynovium releases lubricating fluid that allows the tendon to glide smoothly within its protective sheath as you bend and straighten your finger — like a cord through a lubricated pipe.\n\nBut if the tenosynovium becomes inflamed from repetitive strain injury or overuse or due to inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the space within the tendon sheath can become narrow and constricting. The tendon can't glide through the sheath easily, at times catching the finger in a bent position before popping straight. With each catch, the tendon itself becomes irritated and inflamed, worsening the problem. With prolonged inflammation, scarring and thickening (fibrosis) can occur and bumps (nodules) can form.\n\nRisk factors\n\nIf you routinely grip an item — such as a power tool or musical instrument — for extended periods of time, you may be more prone to the development of a trigger finger. You're also at greater risk if you have certain medical conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, hypothyroidism, amyloidosis and certain infections — including tuberculosis and sporotrichosis, a fungal infection that usually affects the skin. Trigger finger is also more common in women than in men.\n\nTreatment\n\nTreatment for trigger finger varies depending on its severity and duration.\n\nTreatment of mild cases\nFor mild or infrequent symptoms, these approaches may be effective:\n\n    * Rest. You may notice improvement simply by resting the affected hand. To prevent the overuse of your affected finger, your doctor may also suggest you change or curtail work or personal activities that require repeated gripping actions.\n    * Splinting. Your doctor may have you wear a splint to keep the affected finger in an extended position for several weeks. The splint helps to rest the joint. Splinting also helps prevent you from curling your fingers into a fist while sleeping, which can make it painful to move your fingers in the morning.\n    * Finger exercises. Your do
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you may have nicked a tendon, but it's doubtful.  considering the location of the cut, it will begin to bleed and hurt more when you bend it because you may tear apart the areas that have clotted and are trying to heal.  without actually seeing it i can't say if you need a trip to the doctor, but it just sounds like it's the location of the cut that is causing your issues.
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Hi well this all depends how bad the dislocation was and also how bably tou tore the ligament.Dislocations can take anything up to 2 mths to heal properly,and the ligament which surrounds the finger can take anything from 6-8wks,you have to remember when you dislocate any bones they are all surrounded by ligaments,tissue,muscle so all off these have to get bck to the way they wore before you injured your finger so it will take time im affraid.Rest the finger as much as possible,and see you gp if not getting no better in a mth or so.Good Luck
752153
There are a couple of possibilities here. One is that you have strained or sprained your wrist and continued use is preventing it from healing. The other is that you are displaying early symptoms of tendinitis. \nTry cutting out the left lifts for a few days and see if that helps at all. If it's a sprain, letting it rest will help. If it's tendinitis, you may have to get professional help with it.
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If it is swollen, it might be a sprain. If it is swollen and purple, it may be torn ligaments. If it is just sore, it may just be a sprain or a pull. If you are able to walk, I'd just be careful with it until it heals. If it's very painful or there's a lot of swelling, have the doctor check it out.
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It takes a month to heal. You should put an ace bandage on it and if you have crutches use them while your around your house and try not to walk on it. I have sprained my ankle hundreds of times. i currently have a broken finger. lol\n\nKeep ice on it for a while and try to keep it from swelling. If your ankle still hurts alot you should wait until after your birthday and then go and get x-rays\n\nYou might not be able to tell if its broken . Ive broken my ankle and I didnt think i did because i handle pain very well.\n\nfeel better and HAPPY BIRTHDAY =]
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It sounds like it might be a tendon issue.  Use RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.  If it hasn't started to feel at least a little better within a couple of days, make sure and go to the doctor, you might have to be splinted or use crutches for awhile.  Good luck!
596866
sounds like you've pulled or strained a muscle
227020
Finger and ankle sprains. Player often also run into one another and that can create injuries in knees, hips, and head.  Additionally if the surface you play on is not checked for harmful debris an injury can be caused by tripping over or slipping or falling on the debris.
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Ankle sprain: stretched or torn LIGAMENT\nAnkle strain: stretched or torn TENDON\n\nRegardless of the injury, you should go to the doctor.  A 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 usually means you should be in the ER, unless you are exaggerating.  And, as you obviously know, you should be utilizing RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) to decrease the swelling and pain.
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i had that same problem with my guitar. i had cut the tip of my finger off, leaving a scar and an indented finger also. my finger got sore from not puttting anything on it, but it soon devolped a sort of callasus so it didnt hurt anymore.
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Put ice on it, stabilizes it using a splint or taping it to the finger next to it, don't play through the pain, I would suggest giving it a few days rest to see if it improves.  If it's really painful, you should consider going to a doctor for x-rays to make sure it isn't broken.
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You should check to see if you have a pinch nerve, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis (rheumatoid or osteo) or a sleeping disorder. Your doctor can check it out for you. Also, get a cardio check up too...signs of stroke or heart attack can be attributed to numbing of the fingers....go immediately.