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I slept on my hand n it's swollen and can't move properly?
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Hand: It sounds like you compromised at least the nerves in the hand, more likely median but could be radial or ulnar depending on what weakness you have. Also possible you compromised the blood flow away from the hand causing swelling.
Answered 6/1/2017
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