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Was using scissors yesterday and now have a numb thumb. ?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Kind of normal.: kind of normal from the way you hold the scisor,but it should not last,if it is lasting more than few minutes after you finished cuttihg,then there is something wrong ,then you might need to see a hand surgeon.

Answered 10/29/2016

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