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My son's fingers were bent backwards by another kid. now they are swollen. does he need to see a doctor. i am having him ice it and have it wrapped. he is able to move the fingers but with pain.
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Give it time: If they are not improving in 48 hours he should be seen. It will take weeks for full improvement though.
Answered 1/7/2019
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