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Hello, I m having pain in the top of my hand that gets a lot worse with typing. Sometimes the pain is in the palm as well. It seems like there is a tendon in the palm of my hand that feels like a high cord. How do I know if it s severe enough to see a doctor?
Mon, 18 May 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Sandhya's Response
thank you for your query, Hello if you are able to manage your daily routine including your job without any complaints then there is no need to see a doctor .if you are having severe pain with any numbness or fatigue, or if your pain is radiating to shoulder also up to the back which is not bearable then you can consult a doctor. regards
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thank you for your query, Hello if you are able to manage your daily routine including your job without any complaints then there is no need to see a doctor .if you are having severe pain with any numbness or fatigue, or if your pain is radiating to shoulder also up to the back which is not bearable then you can consult a doctor. regards