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I was making a tackle and something happened to my thumb and now moving it hurts. how do i treat this?

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Dr. Richard Ruth answered

Sprain: You most likely have a sprain. Get a xray, but most commonly, a splint and 400mg of mortin every 6hrs will help.

Answered 7/25/2013

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A member asked:

I was making a tackle and something happened to my thumb and now moving it hurts. how do i treat this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Ruth answered

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