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A 50-year-old female asked:

Hand at rest little finger crosses over ring finger at top thumb rests under pointer finger sharp pain in middle top of wrist shooting to elbow cause?

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Dr. Natalie Geary
Dr. Natalie Gearyanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Nerve damage: It sounds as if your hand is spasming and possible nerve entrapment. See your doctor to determine cause.
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Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
We need imaging: You have imaging which you need to share. This could be arthritis, tendonitis or another soft tissue syndrome . Your description sounds like you have contractures a rheumatologist can help guide you to answer.
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Dr. Julie Holmon
Dr. Julie Holmonanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Carpal spasm: Have your doctor check your electolytes and mineral levels. Likely need calcium, potassium, or magnesium.
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