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Thumb/hand twitches ~2 days, today is 3rd day & feeling some pain when pressed on area below thumb & between thumb & 1st finger. what could it be?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Irritability: This type of irritability of a nerve or muscle may have been part of a sprain or overuse syndrome and often resolves without any specific treatment. See an orthopedic surgeon if symptoms persist.In the meantime avoid stressing the area.

Answered 4/19/2015

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A member asked:

Thumb/hand twitches ~2 days, today is 3rd day & feeling some pain when pressed on area below thumb & between thumb & 1st finger. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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