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Sharp pain between ring and pinky finger when pressure is applied, what to do?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: Some things like neuromas can do this. See a doctor and let them check you.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/16/2017

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