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Ive had a twitch in my right hand for the past few days that causes my middle finger to move and twitch involuntarily. im still in my teens ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Finger twitch: Most likely cause at your age is overuse from playing games on phone or computer.

Answered 12/18/2015

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A member asked:

Ive had a twitch in my right hand for the past few days that causes my middle finger to move and twitch involuntarily. im still in my teens ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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