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A member asked:

Somebody bit me on the wrist 2 days ago and now my thumb has been numb ever since also when i move my wrist certain ways it's hurts any ideas ?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Bit median nerve: It seems that your median nerve has been bitten leading to the numb thumb. See a neurologist.

Answered 1/22/2014

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