<s>[INST] Hello doctor. I just got injured on the little finger of my left hand while playing a cricket match. There is a blood clot and the last segment of my little finger is swollen and slightly purplish. What should I do? I had put my finger in a bowl of ice for about 5 min. [/INST] Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.  I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suppose it is only a minor injury without any fissure or fracture in your distal phalynx, and for the first 48 hours icing will be benefecial. Use NSAIDs like declophen or ibuprufen as an analgesic and to decrease the inflammation, use topical anti inflammatory gels (like voltaren gel). Sometimes if the swelling is extensive, we add an antiedematous drug (alpha chemotrypsin), also elevating the hand or an arm sling or slabs to decrease its mobility. If no progress or the swelling stays ask your physician for an x-ray just to assure your little finger is free of any injuries.  Hope the above information helps you. Any further clarifications feel free to ask.Regards,Dr. Ahmed Aly </s>