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I often have a shooting pain under my middle fingernail of right hand which at times is unbearable..what will be underlying cause and to whom i shoul?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Neuropathy: Basic labs. Glucose elecrolyes would be worth getting. I would recommend a neurologist would be best to evaluate

Answered 12/14/2016

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A member asked:

I often have a shooting pain under my middle fingernail of right hand which at times is unbearable..what will be underlying cause and to whom i shoul?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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