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My hand and wrist is hurting with a burning pain, when i pop my thumb it goes away for a short time, what could this be?

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Dr. John Baker answered

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Burning: Burning pain usually implies nerves are involved. Most common nerve affected in the hand is the median nerve in the carpal tunnel/mid wrist. This nerve goes to most muscles of thumb and hence may explain symptoms. Also could be the digital branches of the nerves in the hand.

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Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

My hand and wrist is hurting with a burning pain, when i pop my thumb it goes away for a short time, what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Baker answered

Dr Stevens and another doctor agreed

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