What should I do if my finger is swollen and hurts when I touch it?

Fingers are swollen and painful when touched, considering that it is caused by local soft tissue injury or fracture, according to the condition, general treatment (rest), drug treatment (diclofenac sodium, etc.), physical therapy (cold compress) and related surgical treatment should be given. 1. General treatment: For patients with soft tissue injury or phalangeal fracture, it is necessary to reduce the activity of the affected area, and if necessary, the affected finger should be braked and the affected limb should be elevated. 2. Physiotherapy: In the acute stage of extrusion, cold compresses can be applied locally to relieve pain and avoid edema; while hot compresses can be applied locally in the relieving stage to promote local blood circulation and reduce swelling. 3. Medication: For patients with severe pain, diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen and other painkillers can be given as symptomatic treatment. 4. Surgery: For the formation of large hematoma, incision and drainage can be given. Stable fractures can be treated with external fixation, while unstable fractures need to be treated with internal fixation. It is recommended that the patient go to the hospital for examination to clarify the condition, and the professional physician will give the appropriate treatment for the condition, and the drugs need to be used under the guidance of the professional physician.