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A member asked:
I punched a wall about 6 hours ago. my middle knuckle is swollen, swelling around the knuckle is probably the size of a quarter. can still make fist?
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Knuckle: Please have your doctor refer you to a specialist who will take good care of your knuckle.
Answered 7/4/2016
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Get seen: These things happen. This is a common cause of a fracture. Get it seen and probably imaged -- you won't be the first person to hurt yourself this way. Next time, punch something softer and have another woman who knows how to throw a punch show you how to do it safely. Best wishes.
Answered 6/26/2016
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