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Problems with hand function

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Problems with hand function is a symptom in which a person has trouble using one or both of his hands, such as for writing, knitting, typing, driving, cutting, etc

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Hand

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