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Hi doc, i have a sharp shooting pain in my left index finger and thumb, its more of under my fingernail what could be the cause?
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Causes?: You could have a splinter in those fingers, or you could have carpal tunnel syndrome, or irritation of the radial nerve, which wraps around the back of your upper arm. This is a very small area, and the cause is not obvious.
Answered 1/16/2021
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