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There's a sharp pain in my left hand that extends to my lower arm. this pain comes and goes. what could it be?

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Dr. Piotr Obara answered

Carpal tunnel?: It's possible this may be related to carpal tunnel if the pain is centered on the palmar side of your wrist. Pain from this can extend up to the arm.

Answered 3/19/2014

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A member asked:

There's a sharp pain in my left hand that extends to my lower arm. this pain comes and goes. what could it be?

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