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Finger,Hand,and Wrist Problems,Noninjury

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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.

  • Hand pain or tingling with chest pain or pressure and any other symptoms of a heart attack
  • Sudden hand weakness or numbness with other signs of loss of function
  • Sudden hand pain with numbness and cold or pale skin that has lasted for more than a few minutes

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Last Updated: January 12, 2007
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