How do i know if my knuckle is broken?

Question

i punched my hard wood desk a couple days ago because i was mad..i think my knuckles were already weak from bad brusing from punching that desk a week before!

so yeah, now my middle knuckle doesnt have bruises on it, but when i poke my knuckle, very lightly, i get excrushiating pain in my hand, and also up my wrist and arm. it last for a couple seconds, even tho i've taken my finger off.

i've also noticed that my knuckle feels a little squishy.

it doesnt hurt if i move my finger at all..but i have a lil pain if i make a fist.

Its been, i think a lil more than 2 days..and yeah..i was just wondering what you guys though of my knuckle.

im 16, and i dont really have health insurance..so how much would it cost if i went to a doctor or get an xray?

should u just wait it out?

thanks guys

Answer 1

i think u should wait a couple days. but each day try this "test". see if u can wiggle ur fingers, A.K.A. "playing the piano". if u cant by i'd say the 2nd day get to a doctor. hope this helps.

Answer 2

i doubt the bone is broken, but if you look on your other hand and feel in the same spot there is a tendon there that extends all the way to your finger nails.  you may have damaged that tendon, squishing it between bone and desk like that.  i am canadian so doctor visits are free for me, i cant help you with price.  Try counting to 10 next time, could save you a lot of pain, money, and embarassment next time

Answer 3

It sounds more like a tendon problem, which is worse.  You should see the doctor, the sooner the better.  I'm not sure how much it will cost, but make sure to schedule an appointment because the ER is really expensive.

Answer 4

A chiropractor may be a less expensive option.  The last one I went to had an X-ray machine. Ask if they do before you make the appointment.  

Answer 5

It will heal by itself in 8 weeks or so, but  likely the joint will be deformed. Immobilize the joint if you can with an ace bandage. Ice it several times a day to reduce the swelling. And quit hitting things harder than your fist when you get angry.

Answer 6

You may have a broken bone and it sounds like you need to line up for either an X ray or an ultrasound to see what damage you have done so that your doctor can prescribe appropriate treatment for you

I have no idea of the cost of an X ray for you as it depends some on which country you live in and you did not state where you live

Certainly it is still a good idea to get some ice treatment onto it and also to take some pain relief such as paracetamol and even to bandage with a firm but not ultra tight bandage and to even elevate it some in an arm sling                                                                        

Next time you need to do some punching go for something softer like a punching bag or a big stuffed pillow and some anger management classes to help you deal with issues that bother you