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Hi dr! i was tearing a few sheets and my palms seemed to become red and swell up. i let them rest but my right thumb is still swollen? is it serious or what might have happened?
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Seems like you possibly reacted to something. The most severe reactions occur rapidly within seconds to minutes, so if you’re steadily getting better after several hours, then that is a good sign. But of course you need to see a doctor if the swelling worsens.
Answered 3/17/2023
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