Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hit my metacarpal on a plank of wood there is bruising and swelling and when i touch or anything hits it i get a sharp pain could it be broken? x-ray?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Yes, get an X-ray to look for any suspicion for fracture
Answered 1/4/2016
1.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Am I likely okay if I was hit hard in the head 24 hours ago? It hurts a lot to touch but there is no visible bruising or swelling, which concerns me.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How big of an injury would cause venous leak? I hit the area but there was no bruising or swelling. I was able to get full erection within an hour
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How big an injury to flaccid penis would create a venous leak? I hit area, no bruising or swelling after, still can get good erections for many min.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I hit my 2nd metacarpal on something. swelling in the middle of it&mild bruising on my knuckle&wrist. hurts to make a fist.fracture or bad bruise?
I hit a foul ball off of my ankle about a week ago. I am still able to walk and run and there is no swelling or bruising but my ankle feels uncomfortable to touch and I get occasional pain in the side of my foot. Could this just be a sprain?
Had a heavy small wood table dropped on foot at work. Still hurts, no bruise or swelling. What happened to it? How long will it take to heal.
Fell down wood stairs 3 days ago and hit shin on step edge - extreme pain when happened. Have long red under skin bleeding mark down shin - no above skin bleeding. Pain when move or touch and Difficult to walk - causes swelling on top area of shin?
2 days ago I was masturbating somewhat strongly and my erection went soft. I got up and sat down but I dont think I hit my penis. But since then Ive not been able to get erect. Its not normal. No bruising, pain, swelling. Whats wrong ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
