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Just got hit with a soft ball on my hand. its been hurting for 2 day so far every time i move it or touch it hurt. i but ice on i even took a pain reliever but nothing work is it broken what do i do

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Dr. G Funari answered

Seek : Seek an evaluation at an urgent care clinic or emergency department to assess for a fracture or ligament damage.

Dr Wint agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

X-rays : X-rays are likely needed but even without a fracture severe swelling in the hand can affect muscles, so get evaluated.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

Just got hit with a soft ball on my hand. its been hurting for 2 day so far every time i move it or touch it hurt. i but ice on i even took a pain reliever but nothing work is it broken what do i do

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. G Funari answered

Dr Wint agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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