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What is the treatment for random pain in the ankles and fingers for the past three weeks?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female on no medications. Recently, I have been having random pains in my ankle and finger. I know it is really random, but my finger has a small knot on it that is getting bigger but is still very small. It is also a greenish under the skin. My affected ankle is swo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern and will help you with your query. You have to take X-rays of the ankle with anteroposterior and lateral view along with X-rays of the hand with anteroposterior and oblique view. Follow up with X-rays images because diagnosis can be made on... Read Full »
When can I bend the finger after splint removal?
Query: Hello doctor, My finger is sprained, and I am given a finger splint. Should I wear a finger splint day and night until my sprain improves? How long will it take me to bend my finger if I have a finger splint? Kindly answer. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As long as it is just a sprain, you can remove the splint to wash your finger and even take the finger out of the splint at night but keeping it on is preferable. Also, if there is no fracture, then it will be better to move out of the splint as pain allows. Apply ic... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday, while playing football I injured my finger. Now it is swollen and bruised, but it does not hurt. What should I do? Please suggest me an at-home remedy. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would suggest you do an X-ray of your hand once to check if there was any injury to the bone and ligament. Because in the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) it looks like there is a sever... Read Full »