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The top outside part of my dominant hand (near my pinky and ring finger and running down my hand) hurts really bad when engaging it in an activity including picking up things, applying pressure, and stretching my hand while making a fist. ?

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Dr. Yale Kanter answered

Tendonitis: It could be a tendonitis. Advil 3 to 4 tabs a day shoud help.

Answered 9/3/2017

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A member asked:

The top outside part of my dominant hand (near my pinky and ring finger and running down my hand) hurts really bad when engaging it in an activity including picking up things, applying pressure, and stretching my hand while making a fist. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yale Kanter answered

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