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What Causes Persistent Shaking Of Left Thumb?

hi, my left thumb has been shaking for a couple days now it happens every 5 mins then starts then stops again, it hurts when i apply pressure on the inner part be my index finger up to the bottom of my thumb where the little ball is, if i hold a object in it or right with my other hand it begins shaking. what do i do?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Hi there.

I think you are under a lot of stress. You need to relax with deep breathing exercises and Yoga. Try to get 6-8 hours of sleep daily. I would like you to consult an Orthopaedician to rule out Carpal Tunnel syndrome and Cervical spondylosis.
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What Causes Persistent Shaking Of Left Thumb?

Hi there. I think you are under a lot of stress. You need to relax with deep breathing exercises and Yoga. Try to get 6-8 hours of sleep daily. I would like you to consult an Orthopaedician to rule out Carpal Tunnel syndrome and Cervical spondylosis.