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Very sharp pain top of hand (metacarpal area closer to wrist between thumb and pointer) -drop things. no known injury-visible symptoms. comes and gos?
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Nonspecific: One cannot diagnose the problem without a thorough examination of your hand and wrist. Possibilities include nerve impingement, spurs, ligament or tendon abnormalities. The fact that the discomfort is not constant indicates a positional effect on one of the above structures. A hand surgeon is best qualified to evaluate and advise you.
Answered 7/4/2018
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Scaphoid : You may have damaged your scaphoid unknowingly. See your doctor and get a definitive diagnosis
Answered 3/16/2018
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