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Last night my left thumb is in some slight pain. when i extend my thumb to the right of keyboard on my phone, it hurts. why is that? is it serious?
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Impossible to say: One needs to be able to examine the thumb to offer a precise answer. Tendinitis is a common cause.
Answered 4/19/2015
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