I fell

i fell on monday...its thursday now.  I landed on my left hand with my pinky and ring finger bent straight back.  initially i couldn't feel my hand for about 10 mins.  then i started to feel my hand and the pain.  i can move my fingers and bend them, but not all the way.  there is still some slight swelling and no discoloration.  mostly i have pain on my ring finger knuckle and the bone below that on my palm.  Just wondering if i should go in and have it looked or just wrap it and go on with my day.  don't want to go in for nothing because i am between insurance and i have to lug both my kids around

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

Do not bend or move your fingers as you still have pain after the fall; you may damage it further if you have any fracture.

Get an X-ray done to rule out any fractures in your phalanges or the bones in your fingers.

You should wear finger splints for both of your pinky and ring fingers till properly diagnosed.

You can apply ice packs and take intermittent NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

Take care!