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Painful musle spasms in hand cause all my fingers including my thumb to draw inwards to my plam it is recurring what could be causing this?

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Carpal spasms: These carpal spasms may be due to deficiencies in calcium or magnesium if they occur frequently. Your physician could order these blood tests if needed. If these deficiencies aren't the problem, a hand surgeon could evaluate you.

Answered 2/18/2014

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