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Had lg ganglion cyst removed on thumb knuckle . have constant burning in thumb, numb on thumb tip. should i worry about nerve damage? thank you.
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Good sign: Dead nerve do not hurt. The dysesthesia you describe means the nerve is working - just not too well. It is trying to recover from injury. It should recover with time and appropriate care. You may use local anesthetic cream to help numb it during the recovery.
Answered 11/12/2012
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