Question 1

what could be the cause of a numb finger, without any injury?  something maybe happening to the nerve?

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation : Numbness is usually due irritation of a nerve.  The irritation can take place anywhere along the course of the nerve: from the neck to the finger. It is not uncommon to have occasional numbness. When symptoms become frequent or severe, it may be a sign of something wrong. See you doctor for a comprehensive evaluation.

Question 2

spinal injury with finger numbness. how does that happen?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage: Sensation in the body is governed by nerve cells which run from the spine all the way to the tips of the fingers.  That is why damage to the spine can affect sensation even in a finger tip.  In general, the further away from the central nervous system (spine and brain) an injury occurs, the easier it is for it to heal.  A spinal disc, pressing on a nerve, can be removed to help in some cases.

Question 3

how long does it take for finger numbness to go away after wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

Nerve Injury: This sounds like an injury to the nerve. These do typically resolve but they can take months. I would recommend you see a hand surgeon for a full evaluation.

Question 4

what could cause right ulnar sided
wrist pain without trauma/injury? accompanied by occasional ring and pinkie finger numbness and loss of grip strength/pain with grasping things. movement causes pain and clicking sound.

Accepted Answer

Several,sources: We often don’t sense injury from gripping too,tightly, and then later we notice pain. More concerning is the numbness, and that should be evaluated by a doctor to determine if there is entrapment of a nerve, or other problem.

Question 5

what causes a numb finger?

Accepted Answer

Nerve disfuction: Ny type of nerve dsifunction could be responsible for causing numbness in a finger. From brain injuries to peripheral nerve injury. Did you have any trauma? Stroke? Neck injury?  I'll be glad to help you if you provide more details about your case.

Question 6

what can cause a numb finger?

Accepted Answer

Neurologic injury: Most commonly either compression neuropathy of median or ulnar nerve, or neuroapraxic injury which is essentially a bruising of the nerve if persists seek care.

Question 7

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 8

what can i do to relieve a stiff and numb finger?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Of the stiffness and numbness. More information would be helpful.

Question 9

what can be done about finger numbness from tennis?

Accepted Answer

Well depends: On how transient that numbness is.  If it persists more than an hour or two you might also want to see a neurologist.

Question 10

how could  i relax a knot in my upper back, causing finger numbness?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: You probably need be examined. Start with your regular doctor. An osteopathic physician might also be helpful.

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