How can I tell if my finger is broken?
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)
512489
If there's no immediate obvious explanation (like you just bumped it) - get a medical evaluation.  This could be an early sign of something serious.
373327
I broke my hand once. It took me 6 months to recover function and another 2 years to get it back to it's fullest use. Hate to say it... your done at work for a while. Unless you are creative and can paint with your toes or something.
322250
I wouldn't think so...like cracking your knuckles, it will show up as arthritis or something later.
948781
Look closely at your finger, you will see lots of little lines. Those lines form a unique fingerprint for you. When you touch something oils from your skin leaves a "print" of your finger which can be collected and matched to you.
897180
potential fracture.. might be so minor. its what they call a bruised bone. i had a similar fall a few years ago but i fell on both hands. my  right wrist had the same problem you are describing. just apply ice and wait it out. my right forearm required a cast for 6 weeks. so go to a doctor and get xrays of your hands. they will let you know.
330239
As there are many bones in your arm n some of them quite small really only an x-ray can tell for sure.......and it could be that you have chipped the bone rather than broken it .....see a doctor xx
363954
could be carpal tunnel.  see a doctor
542331
well, maybe then again maybe not... however your fingers could be suffering from typosmaximus
137768
As a teenager ( a couple of years ago! ) I smashed my finger in the car door.  It bled terribly.  My uncle took a sterilized knife and bore a small hole into the nail to relieve the pressure.  It remained horribly purple for weeks and the nail came off.  Another nail replaced it, although it did take a while.
1153132
Get checked!  There are kits you can get that will test your blood, you prick your finger and test your blood sugar.  Don't let it go, it could lead to more serious problems!
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.
234876
Excrutiating pain , swelling and imobility.If you can't wiggle your fingers my guess it , you broke something.
986736
First thing -- get it cold. This will reduce swelling. Dip it in ice water and keep it there for a several minutes at least. Or pu crushed ice around it in a small towel or cloth and elevate it. It'll hurt but it hurts anyway, but this will reduce the pain. \n\nSecond thing -- well it depends how bad it got smashed. If it's possibly broken or a joint is dislocated then you need to see a doctor for treatment. Sooner is better than later. Any fracture or dislocation should be treated as soon as possible, actually.\n\nIf you are sure it's not broken (and it can be hard to tell which is why we need x-rays very often in these cases), then you'll find it more comfortable to bandage it and keep that hand elevated for at least a day or two. Again, elevating the hand reduces the 'pressure' from blood flow and it won't throb so much. At night, sleep with that hand raised up on a pile of a couple of big pillows. \n\nNormal aspirin will help a bit with the pain. There are also anit-inflammatory drugs available but you might need a prescription for them, depending on where you live.\n\nGood luck and I hope you feel better soon!
370823
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.
663386
There are a lot of bones in the wrist, if you've moved or fractured a small bone, there c/b changes inside.  It's weird that your pinkie and thumb hurt and the fingers between you haven't mentioned. Pinkie could also be from your lateral epicondyle (elbow) and thumb..De Quervains Tenosynovitis. Ask the doc (or better yet, ask a physiotherapist) to assess you for those conditions too.  How's the other hand? Is this your dominant hand?
224832
if its bent and tender to touch then there is a good chance it is broken, tell her to get it checked out.