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My sons finger has been swollen for 7 months took him to docs and they don't know it's hurts him but has never had an injury ?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Child swollen finger: After this long time delay I recommend immediate evaluation with a Hand Surgeon. Swelling fir 7 months very unusual. He may need scan and X-Ray..

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 1/23/2015

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