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A 17-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Ratna Dhingraanswered

Pediatrics 46 years experience

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.

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