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When i scratch somewhere i get lingering pain that last for about a minute, what could it be?
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Unsure: if you have long and un filed nails you may cause superficial lacerations that may cause pain
Answered 11/27/2017
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Could be normal.: When you scratch, you cause a bit of local trauma (very superficial) that triggers the nerve endings that send a pain signal to your brain. If this sensation only lasts a minute or so, could very well be normal.
Answered 11/28/2017
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