Question 1

why is my finger numb after a cut?

Accepted Answer

Temp. nerve injury: Injuries to digital nerves often heal slowly over weeks to months.

Question 2

the tip of my right index has been numb for a few hours. i got a cut below my nail on the same finger a few days ago and i picked at it yesterday. why is my finger numb?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: picking at the wound may have caused short-term nerve trauma which numbness is the result. It should resolve itself in a couple of days. If not visit your primary care physician

Question 3

i cut my index finger open at work on some steel. just below the tip going across. had 4 stitches. 2nd july. finger all numb still from tip to base.

Accepted Answer

Takes time: I'm not sure why, if your only injury was at the tip of the finger you would be numb at the base of the finger. The tip of the finger is so sensitive that you may just be interpreting loss of sensation at the tip as including the entire finger. Also swelling will cause numbness. The good news is that almost all nerve injuries in a finger regenerate but it can take a year or more.

Question 4

a couple of days ago i had a deep cut on my left hand which the nurses stitched up. i feel numbness in my palm, fingers and i'm very worried.

Accepted Answer

See Hand Doc: Since the palm is a functional surface, numbness is an important symptom.  If can indicate nerve damage, and certain nerves need repair by a hand specialist.  Usually can be dealt with within the days following the original injury.  Call the original treating provider to discuss.

Question 5

i had a deep cut on my left index finger. stitches were done. it is still painful, can't bend, swollen & numb on the side of the fingers after 1 mo.

Accepted Answer

Deep cut on L index: How did you get the cut ? was a clean or with a dirty instrument? You mention it took place &gt; 1 month ago 
Did you had, a tetanus vaccination? is up to the bone medial or lateral ? did you take antibiotics.
Is the area red, ans swollen?
Numbness is the result sensory nerve injury, transection, or affected by infection. See the Dr, who did the suturing, nerve conduction may be required.
Sutures rem

Question 6

on 8/22 i cut my left index finger real deep at work, needed stitches. it's mostly healed, but still in extreme pain when touched and the area is numb. gained mobility back finally. i have an ortho appt in a week. what could be going on in my finger?

Accepted Answer

Time: As a rule, it takes about 6 weeks for the wound to heal completely- longer if the area is often irritated as in the finger.   Give it time and listen to your ortho.

Question 7

i recently got a deep cut on my palm and index finger. where i got stitches on my palm and all around that area is numb, also my whole pinky on that hand. its been 6 days today since it happened. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Frequently, lacerations in the skin result in severed nerve endings or inflammation that compresses nerves causing numbness. Over time (months, not days) many of these nerve endings either heal or new ones are routed to the area. It is common to have numb areas near traumatic injuries. Be careful of the area to avoid further injuries and work with a physical therapist to regain function.

Question 8

can anaemia causes finger numbness?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Anemia is too few red blood cells.  This lowers your oxygen carrying capacity of your blood.  As a result of this your heart and lungs need to work harder to circulate your blood.  This should not cause finger numbness.  However is you are breathing faster than normal, this can cause some extremity numbess.  If this keeps up get it checked out.

Question 9

why is my finger numb after carrying heavy bags?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pinching: Numbness is usually caused by a problem with nerves. Nerves can be temporarily irritated by pressure, such as could occur when carrying heavy bags. Finger numbness can occur either from irritation of the nerves in the fingers, or in the wrist, or even in the neck. If your symptoms persist, see a doctor.

Question 10

what could be causing finger numbness and tingling?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

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Why is my finger numb after a cut?

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The tip of my right index has been numb for a few hours. i got a cut below my nail on the same finger a few days ago and i picked at it yesterday. why is my finger numb?

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I cut my index finger open at work on some steel. just below the tip going across. had 4 stitches. 2nd july. finger all numb still from tip to base.

A member asked:

A couple of days ago i had a deep cut on my left hand which the nurses stitched up. i feel numbness in my palm, fingers and i'm very worried.

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I had a deep cut on my left index finger. stitches were done. it is still painful, can't bend, swollen & numb on the side of the fingers after 1 mo.

A member asked:

On 8/22 i cut my left index finger real deep at work, needed stitches. it's mostly healed, but still in extreme pain when touched and the area is numb. gained mobility back finally. i have an ortho appt in a week. what could be going on in my finger?

A member asked:

I recently got a deep cut on my palm and index finger. where i got stitches on my palm and all around that area is numb, also my whole pinky on that hand. its been 6 days today since it happened. is this normal?

A member asked:

Can anaemia causes finger numbness?

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Why is my finger numb after carrying heavy bags?

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What could be causing finger numbness and tingling?

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