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The tip of my index finger has been numb since using it to start a grill lighter. 24 hours later it is still numb. could i have damaged a nerve?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Digital nerve: Likely injured a small nerve branch called a digital nerve, which should readily, spontaneously resolve over next few weeks at most.

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

The tip of my index finger has been numb since using it to start a grill lighter. 24 hours later it is still numb. could i have damaged a nerve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

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