How long does it take for a sprained index finger to heal?

With basic rest and care, most sprained fingers start to feel much better within 48 hours. More moderate sprains often take 3 to 6 weeks to heal entirely.

How do you know if your index finger is sprained?

Sprained Finger Symptoms Pain in one of your finger joints when you try to move or use it. Stiffness in your finger or having a hard time straightening or bending it. Tenderness in your joint when you touch the area. Swelling in one of your finger joints.

Will a sprained finger heal on its own?

Most of the time a jammed finger will get better on its own within a week or two. But even with treatment, your finger may stay swollen or sensitive for many months. During recovery, try to use the finger as little as possible while it heals. Take a break from sports or other activities that could worsen your injury.

Should you go to the doctor for a sprained finger?

After an injury, there will be pain, swelling and often stiffness or difficulty moving the finger. See a doctor immediately if the finger is obviously out of place, crooked or misshapen, cold, pale or numb, or if swelling and/or severe pain developed immediately within the first 30 minutes after the injury.

Can you move a sprained finger?

You need to try not to move your finger while it is healing. That can be hard to do, but wearing a splint on your finger can help. Splints are supports that are usually made from foam and metal. A sprained finger can also be taped to one of the fingers next to it while it heals.

How do you fix a sprained finger?

Management and Treatment

  1. Rest: Let your finger rest, if possible.
  2. Ice: Ice the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, especially within the first 24 hours.
  3. Compression: Wrap an elastic compression bandage around the injured joint to support it and reduce swelling.

How do I know if my finger is broken or just bruised?

A bruised finger can sometimes be just a painful as a fractured or broken finger. However, unlike a broken finger, there is no bone break or fracture. The impact it the injured finger causes bleeding under the skin….Symptoms of a bruised finger include:

  1. Pain.
  2. Stiffness.
  3. Swelling.
  4. Discoloration.
  5. Loss of finger mobility.