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Hurt my wrist yesterday. but pain has now spread across hands and fingers. should i go to accident and emergency?

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Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

Yes: Yes. Seek medical care ASAP. You could have a broken bone.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2019

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