A broken finger requires immediate attention. Injury might result in a fracture. Identify the severity of injury. Avoid moving the finger for a while. Support the broken finger with a splinter and tie it firmly. This enables rest for the injured finger; thereby worsening of infection is prevented. If you fail to identify any splinters for support, tape the adjacent finger with the injured finger. Place ice compress on the broken finger to curtail infection and inflammation.
Rest to the injured finger is essential for speedy recovery. Compressing the area under pressure helps in providing relief from pain. Certain injuries result in the nail turning blue. Lacerations in the nail are also seen. Collection of blood in between the finger nail and the nail bed.
Severe injury calls for draining of blood from the nail bed. This requires the help of a physician. Place the finger in an elevated position. Consumption of non steroidal inflammatory drugs is helpful. Avoid usage of the finger for any activity. Clotting of blood requires dipping the finger in cold water. In case of bleeding, visit to your physician or orthopaedician is essential, as it might develop into gangrene.
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