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I smashed my thumb and it was really swollen its gone down a bit but still hurts and the of the finger is numb what does tht mean?
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It means: You need to see your doctor or an er for an x-ray and appropriate evaluation now!
Answered 8/20/2013
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Smashed thumb: Check in with your doctor or the er to rule out a fracture.
Answered 8/20/2013
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