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Hand caught between door jam and dog leash.pulled hard. now swollen thumb, cold and tingly, but i can move it. very bruised. broke?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

No guesses: I am sorry, but unless you have an x-ray there can be no diagnosis.

Dr Metzinger agreed

Answered 4/29/2014

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