A member asked:

I punched someone but now my hand is bruised and the area where it looks like a cutbit but i can't have anything touch it or it really hurts. is it a sprain?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See ORS: Did u punch someone in the mouth? If so come in and see your pcp for evaluation.If u have a small laceration or cut an infection can develop. Infections from human bite wounds can be very serious and need evaluation early.Also xrays are needed to rule out a fracture.Good luck.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Can be broken...: A lot of amateur fighters break their metacarpal bones if the punch is not thrown properly, that's one of the reasons they train with experienced personnel. You could get a hand x-ray to find out.

Answered 1/27/2014

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