Many people in their lives have encountered such a situation as a slight swelling of the finger, in which removing jewelry from it becomes extremely difficult or simply impossible. This article will discuss a simple way to remove a ring stuck on a swollen finger.
A ring is stuck on your finger: what can you do?
Rings – one of the most widely distributed jewelry. Rings as jewelry are quite universal, and they are worn by a huge number of people, regardless of gender and age. Many spouses wear engagement rings throughout their lives and never take them off. In this case, if the finger is swollen, for one reason or another, it is not always possible to easily remove the ring from it.
As you know, the main reason for difficulties in removing the ring is partial swelling of the finger. Among the causes of finger swelling, experts identify several of the most common:
- accumulation of excess fluid in the human body during heat;
- pregnancy (leads to the formation of excess fluid in the body);
- allergic reaction to a particular irritant;
- injury;
- contact with aggressive chemicals on the skin (some of them are even contained in household chemicals);
- excess weight;
- deformation of the joints for one reason or another (diseases associated with the joints).
Naturally, it is easier to prevent a ring from getting “stuck” on a finger by periodically removing it and massaging the place where it is worn, but if the problem has already appeared, then you can deal with it using a simple method, which will be discussed below.
Ring and thread - how do they work together?
If the ring cannot be removed using “old-fashioned” methods such as cooling the limb or using soapy materials, then you can try to remove it with a thread. For this method, both regular silk and dental floss are suitable.
The essence of the method is to unwind the thread threaded under the ring, thereby pushing it forward, millimeter by millimeter, towards the phalanx of the finger. It is worth noting right away that to carry out the following manipulations you may need the help of another person.
To remove the ring you will need about 75 cm of thread, a needle with a wide eye or a pin and a little patience.
How to remove a ring from a finger with a thread?
Using a needle or pin, push one end of the thread under the ring. After this, the largest part of the thread should be pulled under the ring, and the part that remains on the hand side should be held. The following is the procedure:
- Start very tight and close to the ring. Use turns to wind the part of the thread that was passed underneath. Wrap the thread round and round.
- To prevent the thread from unwinding, it is better to make a small loop on one side.
- Taking the second end of the thread, begin to slowly unwind it, which will lead to a gradual “sliding” of the ring towards the phalanx.
So, removing the ring will be quick and painless.
Relieving swelling
If your finger is swollen from an allergic effect, taking special antiallergic medications will help reduce inflammation. These usually include Suprastin or Diazolin.
Troxevasin is excellent for removing swelling from the finger. This relatively inexpensive ointment can quickly reduce swelling, having a beneficial effect on the condition of the finger. If we are talking about swelling from the bites of wasps, bees and other insects, then special ointments are used to eliminate such swelling.
If you cannot find out the cause of the swelling, and the swelling itself spreads to other parts of the hand, you should immediately consult a doctor. He will be able to inject anti-inflammatory substances, which will relieve swelling, and also identify the cause of the disease that caused the swelling.
A ring that cannot be removed can be carefully cut by an experienced jeweler. Don’t worry about the accessory, because many jewelers offer restoration of a damaged ring as an additional service.
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