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[|Human|] Hi Dr I had an accident the other week where my thumb got caught in an Ah industrial fan I went to the hospital and had x-rayed and they said I had I Had a open fracture but that was a few weeks ago now and my thumb is still very swollen and I can t bend it and it feels very tight in the middle joint and can only bend it a very slight bit
[|AI|]  Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. I can understand your concern regarding swelling and tightness while bending of fractured thumb. Dear, swelling and pain are very natural symptoms to face after being hurt severely and fracture. In fact, inflammation is your bodies of bringing blood and nutrients to the area that needs healing. But that happened, as you said, a few weeks ago. The swelling and tightness is still there it shows that something is amiss in your treatment and needs medical attention . Its important not to disturb the splint if applied, as this is holding your fractured finger in position Physical or occupational therapy treatments are helpful for easing the stiffness and helping you regain thumb movement. I suggest you to see a specialist for proper guidance. Meanwhile, take care of your diet. Include anti-inflammatory fruits and plants as pineapples, capers, apples, and red onions, ginger garlic and Turmeric, Aloe Vera , olive oil, Lemon and Banana also Healthy immune systems also that are considered to help early recovery. Hope this helps solves your query. Take care, All the best. Wish Get well soon.Don't hesitate to get back TF have any further query.