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I get a very sharp shooting pain on the side of my little fingert.it feels like everything is pulling taught as if by elastic band. wht could it be?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get checked for: Neuropathy and diabetes. Take care!

Answered 12/9/2013

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