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I was playing my baseball game and got hit on the thumb part of my glove. i felt immediate pain i can't really move my thumb. there's pain and popping?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Injury: Apply ice to minimize swelling and pain. Rest the hand and thumb. If pain and swelling worsen, proceed to the hospital er. Otherwise expect pain on motion for 7to10 days. If the thumb pains at rest, however, don't wait to get it checked.

Answered 2/17/2016

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A member asked:

I was playing my baseball game and got hit on the thumb part of my glove. i felt immediate pain i can't really move my thumb. there's pain and popping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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