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I felt a my pinky finger getting numb while i was using my phone nowtheres a small bump on the side of my finger that still feels numb from the inside?

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Numbness: Numbness implies some pinching or pressure on a nerve. Perhaps it is positional or may be the lump is a small cyst adjacent to a nerve. A hand surgeon is best qualified to evaluate and advise you if you have continuing concerns.

Answered 10/27/2015

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A member asked:

I felt a my pinky finger getting numb while i was using my phone nowtheres a small bump on the side of my finger that still feels numb from the inside?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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