Finger, Hand, And Wrist Problems, Noninjury: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have swelling in your finger, hand, or wrist?
See significance of swelling if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Do you have swelling with pale, white, blue, or cold skin?
Do you have sudden swelling of both palms?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Has swelling that is usual for you gotten worse in the past 24 hours?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Has mild swelling without other symptoms not improved after 1 week of home treatment?
Have you had swelling for a long time that has been checked by your doctor, but the swelling is not getting better or is getting worse?
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.
| Last updated: | November 13, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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