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I've just hit my finger with a hammer. what should i do?
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Apply ice: We have all done this. It really hurts. Apply ice for 20 minutes every hour for the first few hours. Elevate the injured finger above your heart. Some brusing and swelling is common. You can also break the bone if you hit it hard enough. If pain is severe you may need an x-ray.
Answered 1/31/2013
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