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A member asked:
Hi i have sharp shoting pain in my right hand starting from my rist and going all over my thum and finger next to it what could it be?
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Carpal tunnel: Your right hand median nerve is under pressure by ligaments in the carpal tunnel. See an orthopedic surgeon for a work up . In the mean time wear a wrist brace and take otc nsaid .
Answered 5/19/2015
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