Is my finger broken sprained or what?!
Question: It is very swolen, (yesterday in basketball the ball hit the tip of my finger and smashed). I have it wrapped to my ring finger, (my middle finger is the jammed finger) and have been putting cream on it. It's red at the joint and really pufffy looking. It hurts without me touching it. Is it broken or what?
Answers: It is very swolen, (yesterday in basketball the ball hit the tip of my finger and smashed). I have it wrapped to my ring finger, (my middle finger is the jammed finger) and have been putting cream on it. It's red at the joint and really pufffy looking. It hurts without me touching it. Is it broken or what?
Broken/jamed/sprained fingers are very common in basketball. Without an x-ray it is impossible to tell if your finger is broken (unless it is out of place), with that being said treat your finger with cold to reduce the swelling. Take ibuprofen to help reduce swelling and to reduce pain. Kepp it wrapped to your ring finger for a couple of days. It will start feeling better in a few days even if it is broke. Fingers generally require nothing more than basic care.
Your best bet would be to visit your doctor and find out, if you have any real problems with it, it could get worse the longer you wait.
You should not try to seek medical advice on Yahoo, that is just plain irresponsible.