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A member asked:
Hi my thumb curls in and fingers move involuntarily when i have my blood pressure taken with a cuff. is this normal?
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Nerve compression?: This could represent compression of one of the nerves of the arm, which then travels down to the fingers, when the cuff inflates. While may not be a dangerous finding, you may want to either mention this to your doctor or make sure you're employing proper BP cuff positioning on your arm.
Answered 8/30/2017
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