question: I am an 18 y.o female. I have hurt my 5th metacarpal on my left hand. Not sure how, it has been hurting for about 3 days, no bruising or swelling. Finger still moves fine but it feels like someone is pushing down really hard on the tip of the bone but slightly to the left side of the bone right on the joint where the pinky starts. It is painful to touch but if touched gently I can handle it. Is it a fracture or bruising?