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I jammed my thumb while playing basketball 5 days ago and my thumb hurts only on one small area when it is touched. the spot is swollen nd when it is touched my thumb tingles toward the top. will this spit go away in time or should i get am xray done? tha
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Chips Ahoy.: It is probably best to have it examined and x-rayed. Some times a small chip fracture can cause your symptoms.
Answered 5/16/2016
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