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Hand is hot and very red and feels like it has been bruised
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Red, Swollen Hand: This is difficult to answer without getting more history and being able to examine your hand. You need to be evaluated immediately by a physician to make sure you don't have an infection, etc.
Answered 4/15/2015
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