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My friend noticed today in 4th period that her knuckle was blue this morning. it's gotten worse and is now bigger and red bruised. no puncture mark...

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Dr. Veena Govila answered

Bruise: Blue and red knuckle , could have bumped unknowingly. See your dr please. What drugs you are on . What activities.

Answered 5/3/2014

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Was there an injury?: Sounds as though there may have been an injury to the hand. If the area is tender to touch, swollen, and bruised, there may be a broken bone. Suggest an examination by a doctor.

Answered 5/3/2014

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A member asked:

My friend noticed today in 4th period that her knuckle was blue this morning. it's gotten worse and is now bigger and red bruised. no puncture mark...

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