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What Causes Swelling And Bruise On Knuckle?

im not sure if iv damaged my knuckle when my hand is flat the knuckle is sunken in, and it hurts when i touch it, there is some bruising but not a lot of swelling, when i clench my fist it is also uncomfortable, my pinky leans towards my other fingers more as well, is it just bruised or more? thanks
posted on Wed, 11 Nov 2015
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Your symptoms require immediate attention.
Try not to move your hand or manipulate in any way.
Kindly get an X-ray of hand and consult your Orthopaedician.
please do not ignore thinking "its just a bruise".
proper rest with crape bandage or cast should relieve your symptoms.
Get well soon.
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What Causes Swelling And Bruise On Knuckle?

Your symptoms require immediate attention. Try not to move your hand or manipulate in any way. Kindly get an X-ray of hand and consult your Orthopaedician. please do not ignore thinking its just a bruise . proper rest with crape bandage or cast should relieve your symptoms. Get well soon.