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The other day i hurt my thumb real bad it hurts to move it and is swelling and turning blue around the bottom of my thumb what did i do i have no idea?
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See a hand surgeon: The only way to get a definitive diagnosis is to see a hand surgeon (check out those in your area at www.Assh.Org.) you may have a fracture or a ligamentous injury. Prompt initial accurate diagnosis and treatment will give you the best chance of uncomplicated healing.
Answered 4/20/2014
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