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A member asked:
I broke my hand and got a cast. it's still swollen and i think it's squeezed too tightly. what can i do?
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See your doctor: You should elevate the hand/arm above the heart as much as possible. This will help with swelling. You should have your doctor check the cast to see if it is too tight.
Answered 2/13/2012
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