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I punched my hand on a metal cart and a wall a few days ago, my ring finger and pinky hurt alot as well as my knuckles. my hand is swollen.what should i do?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Go to ED: or your doctor for x-rays. Sounds like a fracture. It could be serious, especially if skin is broken and if this is your major hand.

Dr Kress agreed

Answered 2/27/2016

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Dr. Douglas Mund answered

Get an x ray: It is very possible that you have fractured a finger. You need medical attention with x rays to determine the level of injury

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 6/18/2016

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A member asked:

I punched my hand on a metal cart and a wall a few days ago, my ring finger and pinky hurt alot as well as my knuckles. my hand is swollen.what should i do?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Kress agreed

Dr. Douglas Mund answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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