Title: How to treat a jammed thumb | Injuries, Fractures and Burns articles | Body & Health Conditions center | SteadyHealth.com
Headings: How to treat a jammed thumb
How to treat a jammed thumb
A jammed thumb: What should I do now?
How to treat or heal a jammed finger or thumb
How long will it take to heal a jammed thumb?
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Content: If you're able to move your thumb, this typically means you only twisted it a little bit. However, in both cases you should take care of your injury. Whether you treat your jammed thumb at home and never see a doctor, or you only apply first aid as a first step on your way to the clinic or hospital depends on the severity of your injury. How to treat or heal a jammed finger or thumb
The first step toward treatment for a strained thumb is: To take an ice cube, put it in a cotton cloth, and hold it against the injury to reduce swelling and pain. You can also soak a cloth in icy water and apply it to the finger or thumb. Keep cooling the jammed thumb for 10 to 15 minutes until the pain eases a little bit. Subsequently, you can wrap your thumb in a bandage or a splint to stop it from becoming worse. Some people also take pain killers to lessen the pain. Over the counter pain killers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol are a safe choice for most people.