Question 1

what causes webbed fingers?

Accepted Answer

Failure of seperatio: During normal embryonic development (while the baby is still in the womb), the hand initially forms in the shape of a paddle, then at about the sixth or seventh week of gestation, splits into separate fingers. Syndactyly results if there’s an irregularity in this process: the fingers fail to divide normally (failure of differentiation).

Question 2

how do i know if i have partially webbed fingers?

Accepted Answer

Appearance. : The web  should be even with the finger palm crease on the palm side of the hand.

Question 3

how to go about requesting surgery on my semi-webbed fingers?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doc: You will likely need a referral from your primary care doctor for a plastic surgeon depending on your insurance. It may be considered an elective procedure so you may need to pay for it without insurance, again depending on your insurance.

Question 4

can you tell me about webbed fingers or toes?

Accepted Answer

People have them: Not uncommon. Wouldn't fix (talking about toes since im a foot doc) unless bothered you for some reason.

Question 5

what do think of a child with webbed fingers and toes?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: A mild amount of fusion between the 3rd and 4th digits on the feet, or accentuated webbing between any digits, can be and usually is quite normal. However, if there is severe webbing, or if there is fusion affecting the function of the hand or foot, then a referral to a specialist is in order. Often there's a family history of such webbing.

Question 6

can humans retain webbed fingers? can any docs explain?

Accepted Answer

Syndactlyly or: persistent webbing of fingers or toe due to a variety of causes  is a well known congenital difference. If this is not treated by surgical release at a young age, then yes it would be retained or persistent in that individual. Passing on that trait has nothing to do with whether it was "treated" or not. The genetics of webbed fingers and toes is variable due to the large amount of differing causes

Question 7

i am pregnant i was wondering what are the chances of my baby having webbed fingers if the father has it ?

Accepted Answer

Dominant trait: Most digit/webbing anomalies are transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait with variable expression. That translates into 50% risk of transmission each pregnancy with variability in the effect on the kid if the gene is inherited. Expression could be the same, more or less or could skip a generation.

Question 8

ive just noticed that my fingers taste sweet, what would be the main reason(s) please?

Accepted Answer

: If you have a high blood sugar level, possible diabetes, than this taste is possible. Also do you use a scent type of soap? or creams and or lotions daily? Do you bake cakes? All could contribute to this taste. Your fingers come in contact with all of these items.

Question 9

what causes black fingers?

Accepted Answer

Blood flow: Black fingers would be a decrease in blood flow leading to necrosis. Some infections can cause this as well

Question 10

what causes clubbing of the fingers?

Accepted Answer

Chronic lack of O2: A chronic lack of oxygen is a common cause of clubbing.

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