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I was walking when i hit my right thumb knuckle and i felt instant pain and it immediately swelled and now it really hurts. i don't think i broke it or it would hurt a lot worse. i don't think i need to go to the doctor but is pretty swollen and is bother

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Finger pain: If you simply hit your finger against something but can bend it, and it was not high velocity with the injury, then likely not broken. Ice it and if not better in one week, then see Dr.

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 7/26/2015

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A member asked:

I was walking when i hit my right thumb knuckle and i felt instant pain and it immediately swelled and now it really hurts. i don't think i broke it or it would hurt a lot worse. i don't think i need to go to the doctor but is pretty swollen and is bother

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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