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4 weeks ago i badly sprained my thumb - now the knuckle is itchy. soes that mean it is healing?
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Not related: The itchiness in your knuckle is unrelated to the healing of your sprained joint.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: The itchy feeling has nothing to do with healing.
Answered 6/12/2018
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