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I've been writing with a pencil for the past 10 hours straight and now the tip of my right index finger is numb, could i have caused nerve damage?
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Likely mild: You could have temporarily compressed a small digital nerve on the finger, or this could be a presentation of a carpal tunnel syndrome. This might well reverse over the next few days, but if more fingers get involved, or symptoms worsen, would be useful to have your doctor examine this.
Answered 11/27/2017
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