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I Experiencing Sharp Pain Through My Whole Thumb, Please Suggest Remedy For It

I cut my thumb by accident a few days ago really deep to the point of my thumb going numb for a few days but when I try to use my thumb it sends a sharp pain through the whole thumb, did I re ally mess something up such as a nerve or is this nirmal?
posted on Sun, 18 Apr 2010
Twitter Thu, 22 Apr 2010 Answered on
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You could have injured your nerve
General & Family Physician,  Dr. Rajath. Pejaver's  Response
Hi , Thanks for your query.
You could have damaged a nerve ending, small blood vessels or you may even have a small hair line fracture. Infection of the wound is another possibility. I suggest you visit an orthopedic surgeon. You may also need an X- ray.
Thank you. Have a healthy life!
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar's  Response
Hi.....Mr.blake...,
welcome to HCM...,
Thanks for query...,
numbness is due to injury of nerve.......
that is complete damage of myelin sheath(Overcoat)...,
It will get normal ....more than 6 weeks of treatment...,
Hence consult Neurosurgeon ...do needful o.k.best of luck....,
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I Experiencing Sharp Pain Through My Whole Thumb, Please Suggest Remedy For It

You could have injured your nerve