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Why is one knuckle bruised and a little swollen? it aches if i rub it. this started a month ago when i felt a sharp pain there as i grabbed something.
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Possible fracture: You might have an undiagnosed fracture. An xray should be helpful.
Answered 1/15/2013
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Fracture: It might be fractured (broken). I would get an xray.
Answered 1/8/2013
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