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A member asked:

I have a nerve pain between my index finger and my left thumb and when i touch it it hurts what could that be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Cheiralgia: You may have a localized issue with the sensory branch of the radial nerve, called cheiralgia paresthetica, and suggest a visit to your doctor to confirm or disconfirm.

Answered 5/9/2018

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