---
title: "Medical Advice on How To Remove A Stuck Ring (In Under 2 Minutes) (Video)"
description: "We've all probably had this happen before: A stuck ring. Many of you probably think that this is just a silly joke, and not a real issue; however, many times, a ring becomes stuck as a result of an injury. Further swelling can cause a number of issues (such as a tourniquet effect, which is as..."
date: "2015-01-12"
modified: "2015-01-12"
authors:
  - name: "Jolene Creighton"
    link: "https://futurism.com/authors/jolene-creighton.md"
url: "https://futurism.com/medical-advice-on-how-to-remove-a-stuck-ring-in-under-2-minutes-video"
categories:
  - "From Quarks to Quasars"
---

# Medical Advice on How To Remove A Stuck Ring (In Under 2 Minutes) (Video)

![](<https://futurism.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/stuck-ring-on-finger.jpg>)

We've all probably had this happen before: A stuck ring. Many of you probably think that this is just a silly joke, and not a real issue; however, many times, a ring becomes stuck as a result of an injury. Further swelling can cause a number of issues (such as a tourniquet effect, which is as bad as it sounds) and tight-fitting rings obstruct lymphatic drainage, causing swelling and further constriction. You can head to the doctor's office, or the emergency room, to have it cut off. But before you do this, try this handy trick...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxoAbK5Pc6w

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