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What Causes Numbness In Tip Of The Thumb?

hi i have woken up today with the tip of my left thumb numb. its never happened before and ha been like this for some 12 hours now. Do you know what it may be caused by? ive not injured it and don't do any repetitive work with my hands.

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Shelly
Wed, 2 Aug 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello Shelly,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think you should start with the EMG nerve examination to rule out any carpal tunnel syndrome which is nerve compression in the wrist area that gives similar signs like this.
Dr. Selmani
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What Causes Numbness In Tip Of The Thumb?

Hello Shelly, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your question and understood your concern. I think you should start with the EMG nerve examination to rule out any carpal tunnel syndrome which is nerve compression in the wrist area that gives similar signs like this. Dr. Selmani