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I have a swollen thumb and twinges all the way through my hand wrist and arm and i haven't hurt it ! i think i may have damaged the blood vessel ?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Unlikely: Damage to a blood vessel would be unlikely unless the thumb was black and blue. Arthritis or tendinitis is more likely. Have it evaluated.

Answered 3/18/2016

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A member asked:

I have a swollen thumb and twinges all the way through my hand wrist and arm and i haven't hurt it ! i think i may have damaged the blood vessel ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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