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Severe pain down the right hand, too much pain near right thumb with numbmess?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Hand pain: Many things can cause this. You should go and see your doctor to have this evaluated.

Answered 9/9/2012

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