Numb finger?
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I wouldn't panic just yet. The swelling is a normal response the body has to most injuries. It sends extra fluid to the injured area to act as a shock absorber for the injured area. This lymph fluid is the main transportation mode for carrying dead cells such as dried blood and any infection that may occur - more likely if the is a cut at the site. That extra fluid also causes more pressure on the nearby nerves that allow your finger to feel hot, cold, pressure, pain etc. Frequently the numbness is caused by the pressure the extra fluid places on these nerves. It's rather bothersome because of the numbness however it can also be a positive if the numbness blocks some of the pain receptors. If the numbness continues after the swelling has decreased (3-4 days) you may want to go to the doctor. Nerves that are not part of the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain) fequently regenerate after a short amount of time. One common example of this is the novacane shot that makes your lip or tongue numb for 2 days instead of 2 hours- it's really annoying but slowly the sensation returns. Good luck!
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u should go 2 the doc just in case
You may have serious nerve damage and it may not ever come back. You should at least talk to your doctor because as long as you cant feel it you can put you thumb in danger by not feeling pain at all. Definitely see a doctor.
no doctor neccesary, your finger will fall off in 3 days and the pain will disapear
Go to the doc. You'll most likely lose the nail but the doc can help release the pressure that is building up in there, causeing it to be numb. Be prepared for it to hurt. Sorry.
damaged nerves.dont know what that means long term but go to the doctor u shud of put sumfin cold on. ok if there is bruise it is not that sirious, but if ur finger got fat and u cant move it at all, then u have to make x-rAY
GD LUCK, BLESS YA
well no swelling or brusing is a good sign, but if its been numb sense yesterday you should go to the doctor. go see a doc..
there could be some never damage, call the family doctor, if you can't feel it then go the ER
don't worry much. take one grain each of Kali Phos 3x and Calc Phos-12x three times a day.
visit a local homoeo shop and purchase one drachm/10 gms each of kp and cp for use. numbness can be cured and u will get back ur sensation of ur numbed finger.
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