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I hit the back of my hand on an oxygen tank at work yesterday. the area hit was red, swollen and numb. today it's still numb.?
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Neuropraxia: This is like a "whiplash" of the nerves and hopefully is temporary and will resolve. Ice and antiinflammatories can be helpful. If pain persists see an orthopedist.
Answered 11/6/2012
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