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Hi i was boxing yesterday and now my thumb and palm is really swollen?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

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Broken bone?: It wouldn't be a common place to get a fracture, but if it hurts to touch the area or you're having trouble moving your hand, you may want to get an X-ray. Hope this helps.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Most likely soft: tissue trauma. Playing handball will result in a similar type of trauma until the hand becomes used to the insult.

Answered 6/16/2018

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