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Should I Be Concerned About The Swollen, Numb And Dark Blue Thumb Following An Injury?

I injured my thumb playing football today. I thought it was a jam, but within an hour, it was very swollen at both joints and the tip. It is already turning dark blue/black and is numb and cold feeling. Does this sound like anything worth getting checked out??
posted on Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Hi. As your thumb is swollen, numb, changing colour it seems to be ligament injury. so x ray thumb is necessary. consult your doctor as early as possible.. Till restrict activity of thumb. take care.
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Should I Be Concerned About The Swollen, Numb And Dark Blue Thumb Following An Injury?

Hi. As your thumb is swollen, numb, changing colour it seems to be ligament injury. so x ray thumb is necessary. consult your doctor as early as possible.. Till restrict activity of thumb. take care.