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So i punched a wall and my middle knuckle is swollen and bruised. now the pain is going up my arm to my shoulder after taking ibuprofen is my knuckle broken?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

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Perhaps: Probably should get X-ray to check

Answered 12/20/2017

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A member asked:

So i punched a wall and my middle knuckle is swollen and bruised. now the pain is going up my arm to my shoulder after taking ibuprofen is my knuckle broken?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

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