Health Tip: Home Remedies for Finger Injuries

(HealthDay News) -- If you''re planning to treat a mild finger injury at home, here are some suggestions, courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical Center:

• Apply an ice pack to decrease swelling.
• Use over-the-counter medications to relieve pain.
• If you experience excessive pain or there is blood under the fingernail, see a doctor.
• Do not splint a finger or try to drain a swollen finger before consulting a physician.
• Always consult a doctor if the injury involves a finger joint.

-- Kimberly Sferruzzo

Last Updated: Nov. 5, 2005