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Woke up with unbearable pain in left thumb and swelling too. can't move it. what is it?
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May be infected: Would recommend prompt medical eval. The tissue of the thumb is fairly tough - so there isn't a lot of room for expansion . That causes pain. If infected - need to nip it in the bud right away.
Answered 11/1/2014
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