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Hurt my thumb playing basketball

2017-05-19 00:22:03
A couple days ago I was playing basketball and the ball hit my thumb and bent it back. It started to become red and bruised after it happened, so I wrapped it in gauze and put ice on it. Ive wrapped it for about 2 days now and it feels better, but still hurts. Should I get it checked by a professional?
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Good initial treatment is rest ice pack and compression U may need to strap it and give more rest
Next Steps
Consult an Orthopod and get Xray
Health Tips
Avoid playing for some time and give more rest and continue ice packs

Answered2017-05-19 00:39:14

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