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I hurt the joint in hand and palm hurts. what should i do?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

YOU MAY TAKE SOME: Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) and see your doctor if it does not improve or gets worse.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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