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The inner side of my forearm sometimes hurts, almost like the hair is being pulled. it doesn't feel like a bruise. what could this be?

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

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Carpal Tunnel Synd: Maybe early carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by compression of the median nerve through the carpal tunnel. The pain is usually in the thumb and first two fingers, but it may radiate proximally to the forearm, as well.

Answered 6/19/2015

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A member asked:

The inner side of my forearm sometimes hurts, almost like the hair is being pulled. it doesn't feel like a bruise. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ward Dean answered

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