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I'm having pain in my right thumb. it's very tender to the touch. i can feel a numb on my bone. what could this be?
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Multiple possibiliti: there are many things that cause a painful that is sore to touch with numbness. This could be anything from an infection, trauma that caused a fracture or even nerve irritation. You should have this evaluated. .
Answered 5/3/2015
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