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How much time will finger be swollen?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DEPENDS: upon the CAUSE of the swelling! Ask again with more information! Dr Z

Dr Fowler and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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