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I have been having numbness on my left tumb is it a sign of something serious?
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Thumb numbness : Could be the beginning of carpal tunnel syndrome. It could be anything else too.You need to see a doctor if it's persisting and getting worse.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Probably not: May be something like a pinched nerve . Your family doc can examine you and give you a good idea.
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