How Long Does the Pain Last for a Smashed Finger?

Most smashed fingers start to feel much better within three to four days. More complicated or severe cases may take a few weeks or more to fully heal.

How do you make a smashed finger stop hurting?

Common methods for immediate relief include:
  1. icing or applying ice to the area.
  2. resting.
  3. elevation.
  4. taking oral anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen (Advil)
  5. applying pain-relief creams.
  6. cleaning and covering the injury.
  7. moving the injured area gently.

How do you stop throbbing pain?

  1. Get some gentle exercise. ...
  2. Breathe right to ease pain. ...
  3. Read books and leaflets on pain. ...
  4. Counselling can help with pain. ...
  5. Distract yourself. ...
  6. Share your story about pain. ...
  7. The sleep cure for pain. ...
  8. Take a course.
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David Miller

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