How to remove a ring from a swollen finger. 4 simple effective methods

If you don't take off your wedding ring for a long time, it will become difficult to remove over time.

Mechanical efforts can only cause harm, as this will lead to swelling of the finger.

In critical conditions, if the finger is swollen and blue, you should seek help from a doctor.

However, there are many effective tools that can help solve this problem.

Lubrication

To do this, take any oily or viscous liquid or use dishwashing liquid, shampoo, petroleum jelly, butter or vegetable oil.

Lubricate the finger in the area of the ring and wipe it in different directions so that the product is well distributed on the skin. Then carefully pull the jewelry off the finger, twisting it in a circle.

With dental floss

This method is often used in emergency services. Take dental floss, which should create a "cushion" for moving the jewelry, and a regular wooden toothpick.

Using a toothpick, which you slide between the ring and your finger, wind the dental floss tightly enough to the joint, leaving the ends of the floss free. You need to do this quickly so that your finger does not turn blue.

Take the free part of the thread on top of the wedding ring and start unwinding it, it should move down the finger. If this does not work and the finger is numb and blue, immediately cut the thread.

With the help of cold water

Cold reduces tissue swelling. So, place your hand with the swollen finger and jewelry in a container of cold water and add a few ice cubes. Then carefully remove the ring from your finger.

With the help of a raised hand

If the finger under the jewelry is not yet very swollen, you can raise your hand for 5-10 minutes so that the blood flows down and the swelling on the finger decreases.

Some useful tips

If this happens, do not panic and do not jerk the ring sharply.

If you can't remove the jewelry because the skin folds near the joint are in the way, then simply stretch the skin with your fingers, pulling it up from under the ring.

You can cut the jewelry yourself with a file, placing a piece of soft cloth underneath it to protect the skin of your finger.

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• 18 January 2023

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