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Hi i was punching a pillow and i had it propped up on a brick wall i went full force and hit the brick wall and now its very swollen and bruised do i need to go somewhere or what do i need to do?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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Evaluation needed: You may have fractured your hand. Please seek evaluation at Emergency Department or Urgent care. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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Answered 8/5/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i was punching a pillow and i had it propped up on a brick wall i went full force and hit the brick wall and now its very swollen and bruised do i need to go somewhere or what do i need to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

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