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Slammed a locker on my thumb it's swelling+bruised,but i can move it okay, what should i do?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Local ice/Advil: if not allergic to ibuprofen or naproxen sodium ( Aleve). You may need an x-ray.

Answered 11/18/2016

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A member asked:

Slammed a locker on my thumb it's swelling+bruised,but i can move it okay, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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