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How Can Thumb Numbness With Skin Discoloration Be Treated?

I "cut" my thumb two and a half days ago. I was using a wing corkscrew to open a bottle of wine and I placed my thumb right on one of the wheels and it was caught by a spoke in the downward motion. I've been keeping it bandaged. The skin around the area is a little numb and skin color is slightly pale. Do you have any recommendations about whether or not to seek medical attention? Could this be something to worry about?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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