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What Action To Be Taken For Lump On Thumb Top ?
My storm door freezes shut and to open it u have to hit it hard. i used the top of my hand and hit a sensitive part by my thumb on the top, it bruised instantly and has a lump, also it hurts to touch, not extremely painful because its a small are, should I get it x rayed or wait for a couple days?
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Hi,
it seems that due to hard hit there might be having some blood collection under the thumb or some soft tissue damage.
Apply ice pack for 2-3 days and you will be alright.
Ok and take care.
it seems that due to hard hit there might be having some blood collection under the thumb or some soft tissue damage.
Apply ice pack for 2-3 days and you will be alright.
Ok and take care.
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