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I jammed my middle finger and it has swelled a lot and hurts really bad. it hit the top of the finger . i don't know if i should go to the doctor.

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Yes, you need an evaluation and an X-ray to make sure there is no fracture. Sorry about ur finger.

Answered 10/4/2014

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A member asked:

I jammed my middle finger and it has swelled a lot and hurts really bad. it hit the top of the finger . i don't know if i should go to the doctor.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

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