Question 1

tips of middle fingers go numb and turn white color, lasts for about 10mins and happens fairly often at random times. what do i have ?

Accepted Answer

Get checked for: Raynaud's phenomenon (spasms of small blood vessels in fingers and toes causing  bluish, paleness and red discoloration) which could be benign or part of an autoimmune condition. Take care! http://www.Medicinenet.Com/script/main/mobileart.Asp?Articlekey=463.

Question 2

when i get cold my fingers sometimes become numb and turn white at the tips? why does this happen?

Accepted Answer

I'm : I'm assuming it's both hands...

Without seeing you, my best guess would be some sort of vasospasm of the small blood vessels under your skin.  Raynaud's disease / phenomenon is probably the most commonly known vasospastic disease.

I'm not sure whether you should start with a neurologist, rheumatologist or more likely, your primary care physician, who'd be able to assess the situation and make a more appropriate referral.

Question 3

why do my first two fingers go numb?

Accepted Answer

median nerve: At your age ct syndrome is more likely. For proper diagnosis see a neurologist.

Question 4

what does it mean if my finger pads go numb?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: It certainly could be carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve in your wrist which makes your fingers go numb. See a hand surgeon for an examination and treatment.

Question 5

one if my fingers is going numb is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: I need to know things like which finger, when it occurs, any associated symptoms, what makes it better, any other medical problems or medications to start to narrow it down see your pcp to get a start.

Question 6

why do my fingers go numb from just holding my phone???

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Are you one of those teenagers who always play with their phones and type? because that could put you at risk for carpal Tunnel syndrome which is the inflammation of the Median nerve, a nerve which goes to your thumb, 2nd and 3rd finger. if you have tingling and numbness in those fingers then you better take it easy on the phone and computer for a little while.

Question 7

what are some possible reasons that my fingers randomly go numb?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: It certainly could be carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve in your wrist which makes your fingers go numb. See a hand surgeon for an examination and treatment.

Question 8

what kind of exercises can i do to make the numb and tingly feeling go away for my fingers?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 9

why are my hands and fingers going numb?

Accepted Answer

Could be a nerve: The most common type of compressive neuropathy in the arms is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is due to a pinched nerve in the wrist. Other common causes are cubital tunnel syndrome (pinched ulnar nerve at elbow) and cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in neck). Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes or medical problems are less common. I would ask your primary care doc to investigate this for you.

Question 10

do fingers go numb at night with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not uncommon for diabetics, especially type ii, to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, which could awaken from sleep.  Other nerve problems could be present, so see your endocrinologist, and consider EMG study.

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Tips of middle fingers go numb and turn white color, lasts for about 10mins and happens fairly often at random times. what do i have ?

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When i get cold my fingers sometimes become numb and turn white at the tips? why does this happen?

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Why do my first two fingers go numb?

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What does it mean if my finger pads go numb?

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One if my fingers is going numb is that normal?

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Why do my fingers go numb from just holding my phone???

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What are some possible reasons that my fingers randomly go numb?

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What kind of exercises can i do to make the numb and tingly feeling go away for my fingers?

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Why are my hands and fingers going numb?

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Do fingers go numb at night with diabetes?

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