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My daughter's finger is bruised at the knuckle and below the fingernail and is also swollen. she fell back on it and pulled her finger very hard after?

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Xray exam: she may have dislocated/fractured finger and she may have blood under her fingernail. Go to ER or urgent care for a complete evaluation and diagnosis.

Dr Cooper and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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