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Feeling lots of pain in my non dominant hand, could it be carpal tunnel?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

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Carpal tunnel is: Only one condition that can cause hand pain . Arthritis tendinitis synovitis are common causes too. Carpal tunnel is associated with altered sensation in the thumb index and middle fingers. Nighttime and activity symptoms and vague aching pain at the palm side of the wrist crease as well as. http://youtu.be/lwghddhvm60.

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Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

Feeling lots of pain in my non dominant hand, could it be carpal tunnel?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Dr Cohen agreed

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