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[|Human|] I hurt my knuckle on tuesday. It was very stiff and sore at first but after some ice that initial pain died down. Now however there is a pain there when I clench my fist or indeed touch the knuckle. I am just wondering if it sounds broken sprained etc and should I get it checked?
[|AI|]  Hello, What I understand by your history is you have hurt the knuckles, and you used ice for avoiding swelling and reducing pain. Which is the good part you did. I appreciate you for this. Now since the pain has not come down, on a safer side I will advise you to take the X-ray which is always good to take for safety purpose. In case any fracture is noticed than casting might be done. In case there is no fracture and just a bone hurt then you should try this treatment. Dip the hand in hot water for few minutes and then slowly do finger flexion and extension along with wrist flexion and extension. Also, you may need to use the creep bandage for some days to avoid much muscular strain which can increase pain You should recover in 2 weeks of time maximum. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Jay In Chat Doctor.