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How to take care of three fingers that Have been smashed in a press machine at work that are swoll and red at the fingertips and painful.It looks like the fingernails on two of them may eventually come off because they've already discolored.?

By Anonymous March 23, 2018 - 6:01pm
 
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Hello. Thank you for posting.

Soaking the finger(s) in cold water immediately after the trauma can reduce both pain and swelling. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can also help with pain. See your doctor if:
Blood collects under the nail, causing increasing pain.
The fingers can’t be straightened and bent easily.
The injury causes immediate damage to the nail, such as a visible tear below the “quick”.
The skin is open and may need stitches.
There is dirt in the wound you can’t wash out.
Severe pain/swelling.

I think it's worth having your fingers looked at, just to be safe.

Helena

March 23, 2018 - 6:36pm
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