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Thumb smashed in door yesterday. how long until swelling goes down?

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OUCH!: Depends on the extent of injury and whether or not you've fractured the underlying bone (phalynx). Keep it elevated as much as possible. If it's throbbing, you may need to see your family doctor for pain medication to tide you over. An x-ray would be very helpful! Good luck, mi amigo!

Answered 5/18/2015

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