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What Causes Numbness In Thumb After An Injury?

Hi I shocked my hand yesterday where the thumb joins the hand in that crease. I wiped over an overhead stove bulb which exploded and cut me pretty bad in that spot. I butterflied it but it still is very painful...but the half of my thumb is still numb. Is this normal?
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.

It is normal because any injury somehow causes swelling which compresses the underlying nerve. That is why you have numbness. Do not worry. It will pass in few days
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What Causes Numbness In Thumb After An Injury?

Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. It is normal because any injury somehow causes swelling which compresses the underlying nerve. That is why you have numbness. Do not worry. It will pass in few days Hope this helps. Please feel free using MHC again