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I was spinning a karate staff. i threw the staff up and it hit top of the hand. 5 hours later swelling, blue, bump and pain on the spot that was hit.

Q: i was spinning a karate staff. i threw the staff up and it hit top of the hand. 5 hours later swelling, blue, bump and pain on the spot that was hit.

Ice &amp; elevation: You at least have bruised the hand. Ice and elevation helps. If you are having difficulty using you hand or are not able to make a fist and open the hand, then you should see your Dr. and at least get Xrays to make sure you don't have a more serious injury.

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Dr. James Kayvanfar answered

Ice & elevation: You at least have bruised the hand. Ice and elevation helps. If you are having difficulty using you hand or are not able to make a fist and open the hand, then you should see your Dr. and at least get Xrays to make sure you don't have a more serious injury.

Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

I was spinning a karate staff. i threw the staff up and it hit top of the hand. 5 hours later swelling, blue, bump and pain on the spot that was hit.

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