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I have a lot of pain when i put my hand in a fist should i be worried?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Hand pain : I sincerely think you should get checked. Normally when you make a fist it should not hurt, either you have some kind of tendinitis, or dupuytren's contracture or arthritis. Hard to tell without examination.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I have a lot of pain when i put my hand in a fist should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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