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Does numbness and tangling in your thumb from hitting a button on your game controller go away this is the first time this has happened?
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Players thumb: Overuse of the thumb in playing video games can cause chronic problems. If you notice numbness , avoid playing and allow the thumb to heal.
Answered 11/23/2014
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With time: IF you do not reinjure the thumb--i.e. keep hitting the button on the controller, your symptoms will disappear If they do not, then get evaluated. IN the meantime, soaking in warm water may help the healing process.
Answered 11/23/2014
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