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Hello 2 days ago i fell asleep with a hair tie on my wrist. didn't feel tight. woke up with thumb and index finger numb. i think the circulation was blocked because i still feel a tingily/numb feeling in my thumb. will it heal itself?
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You likely have compressed the median nerve at the wrist, creating an artificial carpal tunnel syndrome. This should be completely resolved in 3-4 weeks, but avoid ligatures or tight bands around your wrist.
Answered 1/21/2023
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