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Could poor circulation cause carpal tunnel-like signs in the wrist and under the thumb ?
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Carpal Tunnel Synd: Having carpal tunnel syndrome can feel like the circulation is being cut off in the hand. Usually this is because the nerve is being compressed by surrounding tissues. See a hand surgeon to have a thorough history and physical. Treatments can vary from nsaids, splinting, steroid injection, to minimally invasive surgery.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Wrist and thumb: Carpal tunnel can cause numbness or pins and needles. Poor circulation can cause very similar symptoms. So the answer is yes.
Answered 11/17/2013
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