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What Causes Swelling And Pain On Knuckle Of Forefinger?
Pruning my sago palm and received a tiny pucture on the knuckle on my left forefinger about 5 hours ago. It feels as if I hit my my knuckle with a hammer. There is swelling and I am unable to make a fist. Have had sagos for 30 years - have pricked myself many times but this is different. How long can this continue before I should go to a doctor?
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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You should definitely consult a doctor because it can get infected and cause a abscess which has to be drained. If its a normal prick than it wont hurt you more unless it got infected. Much swelling and difficulty in movement is suggestive of some serious element.
Thanks
You should definitely consult a doctor because it can get infected and cause a abscess which has to be drained. If its a normal prick than it wont hurt you more unless it got infected. Much swelling and difficulty in movement is suggestive of some serious element.
Thanks
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