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I recently sprained my wrist and now my thumb has gone numb. what should i do?
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Watch it: Many times numbness can be a manifestation of pain. If you just recently sprained your wrist you can wait a few weeks to see if the numbness subsides. If not then you should seek further treatment.
Answered 9/28/2016
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