Don't be alarmed if one day you find that you can't remove the ring from your finger. There is no reason to worry, because the problem can be solved even with an ingrown jewelry. To do this, thread a silk thread (1 m) into a needle, and pull the latter through the ring. Wrap the other end of the thread around your finger to the tip and secure it. Then pull the needle. The thread will come out from under the ring, gradually moving it towards the tip of the finger. If this does not happen, then use another method. Find all the current ways to get rid of a ring from a finger that doesn’t want to leave its usual place in this article.
Means and methods to remove a stuck ring
Circular rotation
Do not tighten the ring in the usual way. Instead, try rotating it without changing the direction of rotation. At the same time, slowly move the jewelry towards the end of your finger.
Fighting swelling
If your fingers are swollen, just wait until they return to their normal state. At the same time, reduce your intake of foods that cause thirst.
Advice! If the swelling is caused by a cardiovascular disease or has developed against the background of the summer heat, then you should raise your straight arms to the level of your heart and stand in this position for some time. Blood flow to your arm will decrease and you will be able to remove the jewelry.
Drug relief of edema
Diuretics will help remove excess moisture from the body.
Decreased sensitivity
The problem can be solved by dulling sensations in a specific area of the body. For this purpose, analgesic ointments are applied pointwise. The drugs act in a complex manner.
- On the one hand, due to the release form they reduce friction.
- On the other hand - reduce swelling.
- And finally, with the third, help to endure pain in the finger from pulling off the jewelry.
Exposure to cold
From low temperatures capillaries and blood vessels contract. Their temporary reduction allows you to pull the stuck ring off your finger.
Important! Remember that metals also react to cold. Therefore, you need to use a piece of ice exclusively on the tissues of your hand.
Smoothing out wrinkles
Sometimes the ring is held in place by folds on the phalanx. In this case, ask a stranger for help. To him you will need to tighten the skin on your finger.
Using Lubricant
By reducing friction, you too can achieve your goal. To do this, resort to Vaseline, baby cream, antibacterial ointment, soap suds, shampoo or oil.
Apply the selected product to your finger. Make sure that it also gets on the skin hidden by the ring. Then, use a circular motion to pull the jewelry off.
Antibacterial treatment
Prolonged attempts to remove jewelry are often accompanied by the appearance of microtraumas. Violation of the integrity of the integument entails swelling and pain.
Baths with herbs that have an antibacterial effect will help relieve symptoms. But do not steam your palm, this will only make the problem worse.
Alternative option: moisten your hand generously with fresh aloe juice or treat with disinfectant liquid.
Important! After treating your hand with an antibacterial composition, you should not immediately make new attempts to free your finger. You need to wait 4–6 hours. Usually this time is enough to relieve swelling.
I couldn't remove it - I had to cut it!
Sometimes the question is stark: there is no choice between filming or not filming, you need to act immediately. In this case, to save a blue or injured finger have to call an ambulance. Its employees take the patient to the emergency room, where the problem is solved as follows.
- give an injection of an anti-inflammatory drug;
- using a tourniquet, they reduce blood flow to the finger and swelling;
- snacking on a piece of jewelry with a tool;
- if necessary, treat wounds.
If your health is not in danger, you can do without an ambulance. You can bite into a very thin silver or gold ring on your own. Products made from other metals still require the attention of a specialist.
Important! If you want to keep your jewelry, contact a jeweler. He will cut the ring so neatly that it will remain possible to restore it without melting it down.
What to do after removing the ring
If the skin is damaged, treat your finger with a disinfectant liquid, and apply an ointment on top that promotes regeneration. For example, Bepanten.
We hope that now you can deal with the stuck ring without any problems. Good luck!
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