How do you know if a finger is jarred or broken?

Jammed Finger vs. Broken Finger Symptoms

1. If it’s a jammed finger: When a person jams a finger, he or she will experience pain, redness, and the finger will feel weak.
2. If it’s a broken or fractured finger: If the finger is fractured, the swelling will last for days.

When should I worry about a bruised finger?

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following: Increased pain or swelling. Hand or arm becomes cold, blue, numb, or tingly. Signs of infection: Warmth, drainage, or increased redness or pain around the bruise.

Does a broken finger bruise?

As the swelling continues, the finger will become stiff and difficult to move. Swelling may also spread to the adjacent fingers. If the fracture is severe, you may see bruising. And if the swelling gets too massive, the finger may become numb as nerves in the fingers are compressed.

Is my finger broken or dislocated?

You may have a dislocated finger if: your finger joint looks crooked or misshapen. your finger bone appears dislodged, such as sticking out to one side. you have swelling and bruising around the joint.

Is it bad if your finger turns purple?

When should you seek medical attention? Contact your doctor if you develop a bluish tint to your skin, lips, fingertips, or fingernails that can’t be explained by bruising and doesn’t go away. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop cyanosis along with any of the following symptoms: difficulty breathing.

How long does a finger stay bruised?

If you damaged bones or muscles, you may need more treatment. Most bruises aren’t serious and will go away on their own within 2 to 4 weeks.

Can you still move your finger when it’s broken?

The main symptoms of a broken finger are pain immediately after the trauma, and sometimes a deformed finger. A true fracture usually will be painful, but a broken finger may still have some range of motion and dull pain, and the individual may still be able to move it.

What will they do for a broken finger?

Taping the fractured finger to an adjacent intact finger may treat a stable fracture. Unstable fractures require immobilization. After your doctor aligns the fracture, or reduces it, they can apply a splint. If your fracture is unstable or displaced, your doctor may need to perform surgery.

Can a broken finger heal itself?

The physicians at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists treat finger injuries on a regular basis, and many will heal on their own. However, it’s important to know the difference between pain from a temporary jam and a potential fracture that needs immediate medical attention, or even surgery.

What does it mean when your fingers turn blue?

If you have cyanosis and notice your fingertips or other areas of your body are showing signs of a blue or purple discoloration, it could be a sign of a more serious underlying condition or it might mean nothing at all. Cyanosis is highly variable.

What does it mean when your fingers turn purple?

When blood is lost, the skin appears pale, but purple discoloration in the fingers indicate a lack of oxygen in the blood. There are different medical conditions that may cause purple or blue fingers including cyanosis, which is the discoloration of the mouth, lips, torso, or head caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood.

What are the signs and symptoms of blue spots on hands?

Other signs and symptoms that may also accompany the bluish discoloration includes: Tingling and numbness of the hands and fingers. Discomfort, burning sensation or pain. Cramps of the muscles in the hands and fingers.

What are the signs and symptoms of discoloration of the fingers?

Other signs and symptoms that may also accompany the bluish discoloration includes: 1 Tingling and numbness of the hands and fingers. 2 Discomfort, burning sensation or pain. 3 Cramps of the muscles in the hands and fingers. 4 Coldness of the hands and fingers.