My knuckle is swollen after hitting something hard. Is it ok just to leave it?

[Anonymous]

It doesn't hurt much. The skin feels hit tight but that's reasonable

Will it go down if I just leave it?

[gclark2708]

My friend did the same thing, it got knocked out of place and he left it. Now he's having a big ordeal over it and has to go to the hospital every now and then

[Asker]

Well I'm in England and I'm really busy. If I go the hospital, I'm probably gonna be there all day. In the waiting room.

[gclark2708]

Yeah I'm English too, live about a minutes walk from the edge of London

[icedragoom]

Most likely just a bruise give it a week and if it still hurts go see a doctor

[Asker]

Thanks

[Asker]

That's the sortof thingI was looking for. I would go see a doctor if I need to. But I'd rather not

[icedragoom]

It's okay I punched a mahogany dresser didn't leave a dent on the dresser on me though that's another story

[performerwannabe]

It could be serious, I suggest x-rays.

[UltimateGohan]

Let the body heal. Swelling is a signal from the body to keep that part in rest

[SomeOther]

I've been there. Put ice on it and take an ibuprofen.

[jrallen175]

Ice it... try not to use it

[Asker]

Yeah im doing that now. It doesn't really hurt so do you think it'sok and I don't have to go to hospital

[jrallen175]

Give it a couple days before you go the hospital for it