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I was standing on a chair outside trying to reach something high and i fell off, now my left hand is tingling (i landed on some rocks).

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Hand Injury: You may want to be checked out for a fracture or injury to nerve in the hand or arm.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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See doctor: For evaluation, and ice it in the meantime. Wash any cuts or scrapes with soap and water. Use a ladder and not a chair in the future.

Answered 12/1/2015

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