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My right thumb is numb and my taste bug is leaving. what does that mean. i am 52 and i smoke this just started happening today.?
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Not related symptoms: What do you mean by taste bug is leaving, what ever is happening to your taste bugs may be from smoking and for numbness of thumb see your doctor it could be due to many conditions.
Answered 10/5/2017
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