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I was hit on the top of my hand with 80 mile per hr baseball . i can move everything and grip things however there is still swelling 8 days latter.

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Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Not surprising: Not surprising that you still have swelling. However, i would suggest seeing a doctor to make sure nothing is broken.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Not unusual: That is a significant injury to the soft tissue and swelling just 8 days latter would be expected.

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Answered 7/7/2012

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A member asked:

I was hit on the top of my hand with 80 mile per hr baseball . i can move everything and grip things however there is still swelling 8 days latter.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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