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I am 18 years old and the inner part of my left wrist sometimes gets this burning sensation. i would like to know if that is normal. also i'm a righty

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NO: If you do a lot of texting or typing you may be getting inflammation at the base of your thumb. This is due to overuse of the thumb joint by the wrist.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 3/23/2018

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