For the nurses

[mimi1313]

I have a question for the nurses. I jammed my pinky finger somehow on Saturday. Its really swollen and hurts around the knuckle. Should I just tape it to the ring finger and let it heal? It feels a little better that way. I just don't feel like going to the doctor?

Thanks,
Melissa

[NautyOne]

If your just not going to go to the doctor.  I would splint it........I am not a nurse, but If your hell bent on not going.  Splint, just not too tight, as that can cause more swelling and problems like Jaque the real nurse said.  I am just speaking for myself because I have done that.  I made it worse by taping it too tight.  Also, Ice like jacqi said, would be your best bet.  If it doesn't feel better in a couple days......you should have it checked out, or if it swells and bruises.......

Take Care, hun.

Nauty.........

[Jacqui805]

Well toots...I would have to say that going to the doc's office would not be a bad idea...why not go?  It's probably fine, but anytime swelling results from an injury like that I would recommend going to make sure everything's ok..No need to go tothe E.R. or anything...it's just that I can't examine it from here...sorry...and I would not tape it...not unless the doc has examined it and recommends that..just not now...put something cool against it, with a barrier between it and your finger....if at any point you lose feeling in it, go to get it examined by someone right away..it's not just bone injury that one needs to be concerned about with trauma...there's potential nerve and blood vessel, not to mention soft tissue injurty that could occur...You're probably fine, but like I said, you should be getting it checked out in case there is a problem...