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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 Uyedaanswered

General Surgery 47 years experience

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.

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Dr. Donald Kress

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Dr. Douglas Mundanswered

Rheumatology 48 years experience

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

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