Knuckle discolouration and pain.?

My middle knuckle is red, and is sore when I put pressure on it. I think it was caused from me hitting a 40lbs punching bug with just leather gloves on. What is it? Is it just a bruise (It just looks red; and isnt swelling)? Its been like this for a while now, and I am wondering if itll heal on its own, and what would be some good treatment?

Thanks!

Answer:
How long ago did you do this? If it is just recent then it could just be bruised and swollen, If the problem consists you really should go see a doctor. But i have had something like that before and it went away in a few days. good luck
First thing to rule out is fracture. People can have fracture from trauma (boxer fracture), but this sounds like a fracture of carpal or metacarpal bone. You need to have it X-rayed.

The other thing that might happen is infection. Something might have gotten into the skin as you hit the bag, breaking the skin, which later is infection. Need to see a doctor to get that checked.

The best case scenerio is bruise. But you need to make sure that either of the two above problem is not there.

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