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I jammed my finger yesterday and it is swollen, bruised, and hurts. could it be broken?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Of course: This certainly seems possible. There is only one way to find out for sure, which is to get an X-ray. You can get one at an urgent care center, or ask your regular Dr. to order one at a radiology center.

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Answered 4/15/2019

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