Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have bruising of your finger, hand, or wrist?
See significance of bruising if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Did a large, painful, swollen bruise develop within 30 minutes of an injury?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you concerned about how easily you bruise?
Yes Have bruises from an injury lasted longer than 2 weeks?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: January 12, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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