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A member asked:

Jammed thumb eight months ago. swells at night and at times is painful. always hurts when i move it certain ways.

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Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

See a boctor: Would be best if you got that checked out by a doctor.

Dr Galland agreed

Answered 4/19/2013

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