Question 1

can you tell me about the remedy for hand numbness due to carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

There are a few:: 1: wrist brace to keep the wrist from being flexed/extended. Initially used at night time.
2: steroid shots might be helpful, if the brace doesn't fully control symptoms, or in pregnancy, if severe.
3: when nothing helps ; the symptoms are severe enough to interfere in daily activities, then surgery is necessary to release the trapped nerve.
See your orthopod for it.
Good luck.

Question 2

is there a cure to hand numbness?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause of the numbness and how long its been there.

Question 3

what can i do to address hand numbness?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Numbness in the hand is most likely from a pinched nerve. This can come from the wrist, elbow or the neck. The treatments vary depending on the location of the problem.

Question 4

does bilateral hand numbness have a cure?

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Depends on the cause: First the cause of the numbness must be determined.  A hand surgeon or orthopedic surgeon can make the diagnosis with a history and physical but may need an MRI or emg.  The most common causes are carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and a pinched nerve in the neck.

Question 5

what can i do about lingering hand numbness?

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Get it evaluated: At 30 this is not normal and a proper diagnoses should be made before the damage is permanent.  See your doc for referral or see a hand surgeon.

Question 6

what could be some causes for my hand numbness?

Accepted Answer

Carpal Tunnel Syndro: Most numbness in the hand is from pressure on the median nerve at the wrist causing carpal tunnel syndrome. Most patients will have intermittent numbness at first, often at night or while reading or driving. Other causes can be cubital tunnel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy or other forms of neuropathy.

Question 7

is it normal to have hand numbness after a massage?

Accepted Answer

It can be: It is possible that pressure was placed on a nerve. This will most likely resolve in 4 to 6 weeks. If it is not improved see a hand surgeon.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: hand numbness?

Accepted Answer

Altered sensation: The term numbness describes an altered sensation that can occur usually from either a neurological or vascular etiology.  Some patients that have numbness have a complete inability to sense any object at all, where others may be able to sense but it is reduced.  One example is neuropathy, in severe cases patients will be so numb they can not sense even if they step on a sharp nail.

Question 9

what could cause right hand numbness?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: Statistically the most common cause by far is carpal tunnel syndrome in which the median nerve is compress as it passes with 8 tendons trough a "tunnel" bounded by a thick ligament and multiple wrist bones. Other causes include bone spurs , nerve compression in neck, elbow, root of the neck, metabolic-nutritional imbalances. If your hand is weak or clumsy see an orthopedist or neurologist.

Question 10

what can cause hand numbness, tingling for weeks?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: Statistically the most common cause by far is carpal tunnel syndrome in which the median nerve is compress as it passes with 8 tendons trough a "tunnel" bounded by a thick ligament and multiple wrist bones. Other causes include bone spurs , nerve compression in neck, elbow, root of the neck, metabolic-nutritional imbalances. If your hand is weak or clumsy see an orthopedist or neurologist.

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