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I cannot make a fist with my left hand because it hurts to bad and if i try to pick up something i always drop it because my hand gets a spasm in it?

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Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

See a hand person: Unless the pain is getting better, see a hand specialist. Many things can cause hand pain. Your sounds significant and should be evaluated.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/12/2021

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Need an evaluation: This could be a trigger finger, tendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome. You need an evaluation with a hand surgeon. A shot may solve the problem.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I cannot make a fist with my left hand because it hurts to bad and if i try to pick up something i always drop it because my hand gets a spasm in it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Gary Pess answered

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