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I punched a wall out of frustration, and aside from the pain, the ulnar side of my hand is numb to touch. is that just caused by swelling?
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Maybe: Yes, could be due to pressure on the nerves due to swelling. The bigger issue at the moment is that you have swelling which is likely from a fracture. So, if not done so already, you need to get an x-ray and probably have an orthopedic doctor check it out. Most orthopedic offices have an acute care clinic for problems like yours.
Answered 12/18/2014
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