I was running and fell could I have a broken hand?!
Question: I was running and fell could I have a broken hand!?
I'm 13 years old and in the 7th grade!. I'm very athletic and try my best at everything!. So today in basketball practice we had to run backwards and I'm the point guard so I always do my best!. Well I was running so fast I lost my shoe but I kept going anyway so that I could be the first one done, I was running backwards and almost done when I slipped (because of my sock) and fell!. When I fell it hurt my butt and head really bad but even worse then that I bent my hand and now it's bruised and swollen!. I want to keep playing with my team even if it is broken so I can help them win and because it's my right hand and I'm left handed!. So my question is how do I know if my hand is broken or sprained and if it is what will they put on it to help it (ex!. cast, tape, etc!.)!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
More than likely it is a sprain, but to be on the safe side you should have it x-rayed!. Have your parents contact your doctor and get an order for an x-ray!. In the meantime, get an ace wrap or Coban wrap from your local Wal-mart, etc!. Wrap your wrist with the ace or Coban!. It's important to remember when you are wrapping any injury that you do not pull the wrap tight, just wrap it normal, if it's too tight it will cut off the circulation and cause pain!. Take Ibuprofen, or Aleve for the discomfort!. I know you want to play sports but it's best to take a break from it for the next week or two to allow the injury to heal!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
sweetie did you use your right and left hand to type this or just your left!? If you used both then you're good to go!. if your hand was broke, trust me you would know! Www@Answer-Health@Com
can you move your fingers!? can you move your wrist, and if it is broken you get a cast or brace type splint!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
my cousin broke his hand last year and said that whenever it happened he knew it was broken!.so my guess is that if its not that bad and your not sure if its broken,then it might just be sprained!. but if it gets worse or if the pain increases i would have it checked out!.but if not you can go get a wrist wrap that you slip your fingers through with a tie to make it tighter!.it stops your hand from moving and will make the swelling stop!.you can get them from a giant eagle or k mart,or any kind of store like that!.
hope it gets better! :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
hope it gets better! :)Www@Answer-Health@Com