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I jamed my thumb 3 weeks ago its still swollen red sensitive and has a limited rage of motion i ice and take ibuprofen do i need to go to the doc?
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See a doctor: the thumb is very important--if it has been 3 weeks so if by now it is still swollen and sensitive you should definitely see a dr.
Answered 9/29/2016
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