Would you see a doctor for this?

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I was using a child's pair of scissors last week and they got a bit wedged on my thumb near the base of the joint.

Since then, my thumb has been a bit numb from the base up to the nail. I have full movement but it feels like the skin surface is a bit tingly when touched and dull in sensation.

I thought it might just naturally ease and maybe I pinched a nerve or something, but it's been about 10 days now and still feels exactly the same.

As it's been longer than a week I'd either see my GP or ask a pharmacist for advice.

No, I would forget about it and I’m certain that in a week or two I’d think to myself “oh, my thumb stopped doing that thing”.

It wouldn't even cross my mind tbh.

Realistically what do you think they are likely to do other than suggest pain killers if needed?

I know that sounds harsh and I don't mean it to but I can't seem to word it any better

Put some ice on it and keep it moving. I doubt theres a lot a doctor would do, they're hardly going to fast track you to a surgeon. It needs time to heal, these things can take a while I think

A trip to the pharmacist wouldn't harm, they're best placed to let you know if it needs further attention I'd say. Hope it heels soon.

I did this many years ago when chopping something while preparing dinner, I had a numb/tingly finger for years! It got better in time but it literally took years. Was very odd. Not sure what a GP could do, if you do see one I'd be interested in knowing what they say, to satisfy my years-old curiosity!

Personally? No. Unless it looked infected?

Could always check with a pharmacist.