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A baking soda and vinegar boom went of in my hand it started to bleed but the it start to swell in the middle of my finger and it is purple & hard?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Needs xray: You need to be seen especially if you are loosing sensation on your hand. You could have a fracture of the hand or even if the bones are normal you may have a compartment syndrome. Holding on the explosives is dangerous past-time.

Dr Rochester agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

A baking soda and vinegar boom went of in my hand it started to bleed but the it start to swell in the middle of my finger and it is purple & hard?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Dr Rochester agreed

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