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Loss Of Sensation And Numbness In The Thumb, Starts From Joint Of The Thumb. Suggestion?

im experiancing a total lose of sensation in my thumb . a numbness and tingles. what has me really worried is its only on the outer side of my thumb, i can prick it with a needle and not feel it, but the inside of the same thumb has full sensation. it goes from the joint where my thumb joins hand all the way to the tip of thumb
Sat, 30 Nov 2013
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Greetings of the day

Chances are that you could be having carpal tunnel syndrome. would suggest you thorough reassesement by neurologist.


Wishing you a Healthy life

Get back to me for any other query

Take Care

Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS MD
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Loss Of Sensation And Numbness In The Thumb, Starts From Joint Of The Thumb. Suggestion?

Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Chances are that you could be having carpal tunnel syndrome. would suggest you thorough reassesement by neurologist. Wishing you a Healthy life Get back to me for any other query Take Care Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS MD