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I twisted my wrist while opening a jar yesterday and a dark blue knot appeared on my blood vein.git hurts to grasp anything with my forefinger wndcthu?
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First, local measure: If the dark blue knot is not spreading and you an move your wrist in all directions without severe pain, apply frequent warm compresses to the area. If the probllem gradually subsides, you are home free. If it becomes more severe, you will need to be seen be your physician for an evaluation
Answered 8/14/2014
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