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Mimerio · 25th Nov 2011, 02:49 PM

My pinky finger on my right hand has unusually swollen and red recently, it's not sore or anything, it's just flared up all of a sudden. I'm not worried however because I think I know the cause, it could be my circulation which gets weaker during the winter-time, or it could have got knocked or bitten somehow, anyway, my real question is, How can I reduce the swelling? Thanks!

TraceElement · 25th Nov 2011, 03:15 PM

When I played sports, we called it RICE. Advil also helps with inflamation of tissue as well. Since you said you have circulation problems to begin with, check with your doctor that this is an ok way to go.

R- Rest
I- ice
C-Compression
E-Elevation

Mimerio · 25th Nov 2011, 03:38 PM

Thanks for your help, I could always ask my mother as she works in the Medical field

25th Nov 2011, 02:49 PM	#1
Mimerio Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Mum and Dad, teachers Location: London, England Age: 18 Posts: 229 Join Date: Sep 2011	Abnormally red pinky finger My pinky finger on my right hand has unusually swollen and red recently, it's not sore or anything, it's just flared up all of a sudden. I'm not worried however because I think I know the cause, it could be my circulation which gets weaker during the winter-time, or it could have got knocked or bitten somehow, anyway, my real question is, How can I reduce the swelling? Thanks!

25th Nov 2011, 03:15 PM	#2
TraceElement The one and only Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Kinsey 4 Out Status: to most people who matter Location: Rochester, NY Age: 23 Posts: 455 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Abnormally red pinky finger When I played sports, we called it RICE. Advil also helps with inflamation of tissue as well. Since you said you have circulation problems to begin with, check with your doctor that this is an ok way to go. R- Rest I- ice C-Compression E-Elevation __________________ Carpe Diem- Grab life by the balls, one day at a time.

25th Nov 2011, 03:38 PM	#3
Mimerio Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Mum and Dad, teachers Location: London, England Age: 18 Posts: 229 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Abnormally red pinky finger Thanks for your help, I could always ask my mother as she works in the Medical field

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