How can i tell if i broke my hand?

Question

i punched the floor hard nd my hand really hurts

i am leaving for a cruise friday will i have to miss it?

Answer 1

In your situation it will be almost impossible to tell if you have a fracture without an xray. Just because something is broken doesn't mean you can't bend it. Swelling, bruising, etc is not a good indicator of anything except that you have an injury. Get an xray and a hand/finger splint if necessary. No reason to miss vacation.

Answer 2

No, you wont have to miss the cruise....

Normally with a broken bone you can't move it....Can you move your hand?  if so, then it's probably not broken.  Keep ice on it.  

If you're still not sure go get an x-ray.