A 24-year-old male asked:
my wife has severe wrist pain a previous house doctor has suspected it is carpal tunnel. we would like to get confirmation on this and possibly surgery. where do we go and what parts of the process would the essential saver plan cover? our msa is up
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Wrong place to ask: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer health questions. You are welcome to post general health questions as needed. However,we have no access to or information about local healthcare options around the world where this site is seen. You need to contact local sources or the plan such questions.
Answered on Jul 12, 2020
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