Question 1

numbness in finger due to injury to nerve?

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Usually: Nerve injury causing numbness in a finger can occur anywhere from the digital nerve in the finger to the nerve roots exiting from the cervical spinal cord.  Circulatory disturbances to the hand can also cause numbness. Electrical nerve testing called nerve conduction study (ncs) can localize many cases of sensory nerve injury.

Question 2

pain and numbness in fingers &  toes..?

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Possible nerve prob: Pain and numbness in fingers can be caused by nerve irritation/damage that can start in your spinal cord or further down- special test called nerve conduction can be done to evaluate.  There are many other causes that include certain infections, vitamin deficiencies,  thyroid disease etc.  Also, poor circulation or a vascular condition called raynauds phenomenon can be source. Go see doctor.

Question 3

how should numbness in fingers and toes be treated?

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Depends on reason: Numbness in fingers and toes can have a number of reasons to occur, and the first step in treating it is to find out what is causing it to treat the underlying condition.  Diabetes, anxiety/hyperventilation, autoimmune disease; the list of possible causes is fairly long.  This warrants a full evaluation in clinic.

Question 4

numbness in finger due to repetive motion?

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Numbess in finger: Repetitive motion would be a typical cause of this finding. You can get this just from writing with a pen or pencil a lot (especially if it does not have a soft grip). Various work tools (power tools, etc.) will do this. If the numbness is just occuring in a single finger, either chronic pressure or repetitive motion is likely the cause; if more than one finger is affected, carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 5

my left has increasing pain and tingling and numbness in fingers?

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Hand numbness: Numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers suggests a pinch nerve that may originate in the neck, elbow, or wrist. See a neurologist to evaluate the numbness and tingling in the hand.

Question 6

i feel numbness in fingers. esp. after woke up fr nights sleep, or eating. why is this?

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Could be: Related to some form of nerve compression, like carpal tunnel.   Have your family doctor evaluate you, and decide if you need a referral to a hand surgeon.

Question 7

can a torn rotator cuff and numbness in fingers?

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No: If the question is, can a torn rotator cuff cause numbness in the fingers, then the answer is no.  Numbness is caused by neurologic pathology such as carpal tunnel syndrome, a herniated disk, cubital tunnel syndrome.  Best to have your numbness evaluated by your physician.

Question 8

can you tell me if flu symptoms ever include numbness in fingers?

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Not typically though: There are viral syndromes that can be associated with flu like illness or prodrome (occurs before) that can result in nerve and muscle issue however these are severe issues such as guillian- barre , if you had that you'd likely have symptoms that exceed some tingling or numbness, illnesses such as flu can highlight other issues such as a metabolic or endocrine or any systemic process. Go get care!

Question 9

numbness in fingers and weakness all over. what does this indicate?

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CONSIDER THESE: Diffuse weakness can be associated with peripheral neuropathy, muscle disease, fatigue problems, anemias, hypothyroidism, even depression.  The finger numbness could be associated, but might be isolated carpal tunnel as a co-morbidity.   Would have your doctor assess and treat.

Question 10

please tell me, could a torn rotator cuff cause numbness in fingers?

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No, neck more likely: A rotator cuff tear will cause weakness and localized pain in and around the shoulder. Cervical neck pain resulting from local nerve compression, however, can cause numbness down in to the fingers, as can any peripheral compression of the nerves along the pathway from the cervical spine along the nerve course to the fingers.

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