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I have pain in wrist and fingers. sometimes i dont have much strength when trying to hold something or open like a jar. i have been experiencing numbn?

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See doctor: You need exam and perhaps nerve conduction studies to see where the damage is. Then treatment options for you

Answered 5/10/2017

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Compression: neuritis can be caused by multiple factors" trauma, nerve disease, and multiple underlying medical causes ( diabetes, circulatory issues. I would suggest both a medical and neurological evaluation.

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