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So, tonight I was going out to eat with some friends. While getting in the car, one of them managed to slam the door on my right thumb. Hard. Impacted on the nail and sides of my thumb.
Now, I have a purple finger about 1.5 times its normal size, blood somewhat congealing under the nail, and at the cuticle on top of my thumb it hasnt stopped bleeding (it bleeds VERY slowly, about a drop every 20 min) in the last 6 hours. Its also quite stiff. Sorry for the vivid description.
Im not much for first aid, so any ideas on how I can get the swelling down and the thumb back to normal by sunday? Im going visit my girl, and I forsee this damn thumb betting in the way. (Dont ask)
Ive done ice and bandage wrapping, but anyone have any other ideas?
Now, on sunday at about 5 am Im going to be arriving in town, so it has to be quick and effective remedies. 5s to anyone who gives an idea that improves the situation.
Extremly hot, extremly salty water. You should really go to a doctor for this. You'll lose the nail, but ti is the blood clot that scares me about all this. You need professional care. This said, the salt soak will bring down your swelling and help heal or prevent infection.
(Rating: 5) Why do you say I need professional care? I mean, its an inconvenience, but I dont think its going to turn gangreenous. Ill do the hot salt water thing. Feel free to expand your answer.