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I did something that pulled my thumb back toward my arm really hard. since then, the part on the palm of my hand near my thumb hurts. injury?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Injury.: Dear puma, since that action has led to pain it does seem that you have had an injury. I don't know how long ago this occurred. Medical evaluation can help determine the extent of type of injury. From there a treatment plan can be developed. Take care.

Answered 9/28/2016

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