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Pain in right thumb, sharp and at the tip. what should i do?
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Have it evaluated: Cause of pain may include sprain, bursitis, fracture, contusion, neuritis, but of course there are a multitude of other possibilities. See a professional to determine the cause of the problem, as treatment varies depending on the diagnosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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