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My left hand middle finger swells off &on when i use my hands at work & at home i injured the wrong way and it feels like neddles & a pintch of pain.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need: to obtain an xray to rule out hairline fracture. This would be first step possibly followed by advanced imaging and a visit to a hand Specialist if symptoms continue. Don't ignore it! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/11/2017

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