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I hit my thumb on a stainless steel metal cooler at work (fast food) today playing around. the area is swollen and is sore to the touch.
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Traum to thumb: F of unknown age, ethnicity, medical Hx or Medication Hx hit thumb on stainless steel cooler at work. Now swollen and sore to touch. ANS: most likely bruised the area. Ask your Dr. what is going on and what to do. I would be more careful playing sound.
Answered 7/5/2016
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