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I hit my hand in to the wall badly few months ago but my left hand and swelling a little but no pain but when i lift heavy things i feel pain .

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Dr. John Cheng answered

Fracture: You should get an xray. There may be an underlying fracture or stress fracture.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/29/2015

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