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A 16-year-old male asked:

My middle finger is extremely swollen, and a little bruised. the finger is almost fully numb, and has a very limited range of motion.

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Dr. Corey Clay
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Fully numb?: That is concerning. Head to the ED because either the swelling or the initial trauma may be resulting in nerve damage, which could result in permanent impairment.
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