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My hand suddenly swelled up, red splotch/ ring where thumb joins hand. hand feels warm. should i go to the emergency room? i have been applying ice for 30 min so it does not feel warm right now but still swollen and red
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Swollen hand: Please go to your doctor if you can get in quickly. If not, please go to your emergency room. There are several possibilities including injury, arthritis, insect bite, gout. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/31/2018
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