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How to treat charlie horse in hand, specifically the thumb?

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Hard to say: A detailed exam would probably be needed for a more specific diagnosis than "charlie horse" of the hand. Based upon the diagnosis, specific treatment options could then be discussed. Probably the two most common causes would be a vascular problem or a neurologic problem. Carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, is an impingement of the median nerve in the wrist and can be associated with cramping.

Answered 1/9/2016

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How to treat charlie horse in hand, specifically the thumb?

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