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A 34-year-old male asked:
I punched a person monday and today is wednesday and the top of my hand is swollen i can move all my fingers but when i make a fist there is pressure in the middle... there is no pain unless i try to use hand..... what should i do??
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Pain after punch: sounds like you need to go get an X-ray to rule out a fracture of your hand. Movement does not rule out a fracture. Depending on where the fracture may be, it may result in loss of function or chronic pain if not properly treated. Go see your doctor for evaluation promptly.
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Dr. Siatta Dunbaranswered
Sports Medicine 12 years experience
Xray: If you have swelling in your hand after punching someone and pain with movement or making a fist - would recommend being seen by a physician to make sure you haven't broken a bone.
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