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I'm having sharp pain starting from my middle finger towards my middle of inner palm. i use a wok. pain only when i grip handle after long use. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pain: Likely some type of neuropathic pain. The distribution of pain you describe would be consistent with carpal tunnel.

Answered 7/27/2016

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