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Little finger swelling after injury
My little finger took a hit from a tennis ball while playing cricket. Now it is swollen and become reddish.
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Apply ice pack thrice a day.
And physiotherapy treatment ultrasonic therapy
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In my opinion , it could be minor injury.
Apply some ice on the affected area which will help in reducing swelling and give some rest to the hand .
Rest , consult a physiotherapist
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pl rule out fracture. As Swelling, redness and pain are red flags
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get an x ray
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Dr. Niyati Shah (PT)
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Rule out fracture.
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Get an x ray.
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Apply ice.
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