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My right side thumb gets cold it seams as though it is not getting proper blood flow. what can i do what kind of a specialist i go to. ?
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Blood flow to thumb: Good place to start is with your family doctor for a check up, and then see what the advice is as to what to do.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Hand surgeon: I would need a little more info to properly guide you. It sounds vascular. I would first start with a hand surgeon and consider a vascular surgeon or neurologist.
Answered 3/15/2012
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