Question 1

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 2

what can be done about finger numbness from tennis?

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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 3

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.

Question 4

i have diabetes and i heard that could affect finger numbness. what do you think i should do?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).  It involves more feet than hands, but the symptoms are either tingling/burning or numbness (or both) in feet/hands.  Prevention and treatment is good blood sugar control.  There are drugs that can help.  What should you do?  Work with your doctor to get your a1c less than 7.5 and keep it there.

Question 5

myhands go numb really easy , i wake up with numb fingers alot.  also when holdiing things.why?

Accepted Answer

?carpal tunnel synd?: Most likely, you are experiencing nerve compression at the wrist, and activity and positioning exacerbates the ongoing process.  This may be a consequence of repetitive keyboarding or flexion/extension movements of the wrists.  See your doctor, obtain an EMG study, and get this treated, as a full cure is highly likely indeed.

Question 6

about 2 weeks ago i started waking up with numb fingers. over the past week or so my fingers have become painfully stiff as well.

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: You may have carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by hand pain and recurrent numbness or "pins and needle" sensations in the thumb, index, middle finger and the lateral aspect of the ring finger. The symptoms may be triggered by use (driving, keyboard use). Wearing a cock- up splint is very effective. Surgery reserved for severe cases. Check with your physician for diagnostic testing with ncv.

Question 7

how can i address finger numbness?

Accepted Answer

See a Doc: There can be several causes of this so the easiest way to diagnose this would be see your doc for a physical exam, possobly some blood work.

Question 8

how can i alleviate finger numbness?

Accepted Answer

Cause must be : Established first. Carpal tunnel affects thumb index middle ring. Cubital tunnel little and ring. Radial nerve back of thumb. Circulation or cold induced raynauds all at same time . Neck and shoulder issues  diabetes thyroid disease vitamin deficiency blood disorders neurological issues electrolyte disturbances etc. Don't get scared by this list tho. Nerve compression  like carpal tunnel is common.

Question 9

i need help with my finger numbness/pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: What it is from. The most common cause if it is in the thumb, index and/or middle fingers, is carpel tunnel syndrome. You will need a physical exam to make sure it is not coming from nerve entrapment at the elbow, brachial plexus or neck, but until then, try stretching. Look up carpel tunnel exercises and see if this improves your numbness and pain and it can help in diagnosis.

Question 10

who should i consult about finger numbness?

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: Likley due to compression at elbow, wrist or neck.

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Can anaemia causes finger numbness?

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

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I have diabetes and i heard that could affect finger numbness. what do you think i should do?

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Myhands go numb really easy , i wake up with numb fingers alot. also when holdiing things.why?

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About 2 weeks ago i started waking up with numb fingers. over the past week or so my fingers have become painfully stiff as well.

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How can i address finger numbness?

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How can i alleviate finger numbness?

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I need help with my finger numbness/pain?

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Who should i consult about finger numbness?

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