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Punch a pole. my hand swelled up. i used a ice pack and its gone down and i can make a fist. i'm worried i got boxers fracture again.
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Hand swelled: You MAY have a fracture or break and the only way to know is to see your doc. He/she may order an x-ray. You don't want the bone to heal out of alignment. Think about your anger and frustration and work on better ways to cope. Peace and good health.
Answered 4/29/2017
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