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For a week now my right hand falls asleep at night except for my little finger then won't wake up and severe pain hits lasts about a half hour..?

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Carpel tunnel : What you describing fit the diagnosis of carpel tunnel syndrome. Check it out.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/20/2023

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