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I was carrying heavy drinks from cool room and my right hip went to a shock and my fingers paralysed for a while.im ok now but should i be concerned?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen : Not worried, so much as if you have had an episode involving "paralysis" of your fingers it would be wised to be checked out and thoroughly evaluated.

Answered 3/21/2016

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A member asked:

I was carrying heavy drinks from cool room and my right hip went to a shock and my fingers paralysed for a while.im ok now but should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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