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How To Treat A Large Knot Between The Knuckles Caused After An Injury?
I punched a wall tonight and it swelled instantly. Now I feel like there is a large know beside where my small knuckle is along with my hand feeling slight numbness. I can move my hand with a little pain but I m worried about that knot now since I can t feel my little knuckle. The knot is between my knuckles. Could it be broken?
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Sun, 16 Oct 2016
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Hello,
It's a hematoma a collection of blood. If it doesn't go away of its own you may need surgery to release the blood.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Harshita, Ophthalmologist
It's a hematoma a collection of blood. If it doesn't go away of its own you may need surgery to release the blood.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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