Question 1

for about 3-4 weeks i've been having constant numbness in my left hand pointer middle and ring fingers. i find it more sever when i wake up in the morning. the numbness doesn't go past my fingertips, but its present all day. i am 24 years old i have no si

Accepted Answer

Pressure neuropathy: is my best guess, based on your sleep position.  Make sure you are not sleeping on your hand, or propping it up or on your chest.  Does it eventually go away each day?  If not, you could also have an odd pattern of carpal tunnel syndrome.  Wear a wrist brace to sleep (not tight though) and see your doc if it persists.

Question 2

i have had numbness in my left hand pointer middle and ring finger for about 3 to 4 weeks. i notice the numbness is more sever in the middle finger. ?

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Numbness: most likely carpal tunnel syndrome as this affects thumb through half of ring finger.   Try a carpal tunnel splint on that wrist while waiting to see a doctor for an exam.  A bit young for stroke and lasting too long without other symptoms for lack of blood flow issue.

Question 3

my hubby (33) woke up with a sore upper left arm, and numbness in his pointer and middle finger (of left hand). what might the cause be?

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Nerve issue : Pain and numbness in a limb sounds like a pinched nerve.  It can be pinched in the neck or wrist  as well as possibly other places in the arm.  Carpal tunnel can cause these symptoms as well and often cause numbess in thumb and index finger.  You can try over the counter nsaids and a wrist splint but if sx aren't going away and especially if you have weakness you should see your doc.

Question 4

experiencing feeling like plantar fascitis but in my left hand for a month now. pointer finger goes "numb" on side between middle and pointer. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Carpal Tunnel: Your symptoms may be due to a pinched nerve (median nerve) in the wrist called carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 5

morning, what causes numbness on the left hand pinky finger? i am experiencing this every morning when i wake up?

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Anatomy: In distribution of left ulnar nerve, raising question of compression at elbow, or wrist.  Alternatively, this could be a digital nerve.
You could choose to have this looked at, as electrodiagnostic testing could reveal answer.

Question 6

mild numbness & tingling in left hand ring & pinky finger, why?

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probable ulnar pinch: Your symptoms are suggestive of ulnar nerve disease.

Question 7

numbness in index finger left hand, are these things temporary ?

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Numb finger: There are many many causes of a numbness, caused by a nerve being compromised....Pressure from habitually holding an object in one way, or on the nerve farther away, from cysts or spurs. Some disease like diabetes and thyroid disorders can predispose to nerves being injured  the duration depends on the cause.  Consult a neurologist. Here is a good discussion: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/enc.

Question 8

i have numbness in my left hand finger tips.could this be a stroke?

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Not likely.: Stroke is unlikely to cause such localized sensory loss.

Question 9

my husband is having dizziness, lighheadness, numbness in 2 left hand fingers. wat he is suffering from? 
he is 35 yrs old.

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Can't tell: Based on the limited info,  and without an examination,  it's impossible to tell.  He should see his physician,  though,  and may need further evaluation (testing or seeing a neurologist).

Question 10

i have had numbness in the tip of my middle and ring finger on my left hand for a few weeks.  it's a constant numbness, even present when i'm relaxing?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Numbness of fingers can be due to pinching of nerves at the wrist such as seen in carpal tunnel syndrome. Since only the very tips of two fingers are involved, a localized neuropathy may be the cause. At this point your symptoms are minor, but if they worsen or start to involve other regions of the hand, consult a hand SURGEON  or neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.

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For about 3-4 weeks i've been having constant numbness in my left hand pointer middle and ring fingers. i find it more sever when i wake up in the morning. the numbness doesn't go past my fingertips, but its present all day. i am 24 years old i have no si

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I have had numbness in my left hand pointer middle and ring finger for about 3 to 4 weeks. i notice the numbness is more sever in the middle finger. ?

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My hubby (33) woke up with a sore upper left arm, and numbness in his pointer and middle finger (of left hand). what might the cause be?

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Experiencing feeling like plantar fascitis but in my left hand for a month now. pointer finger goes "numb" on side between middle and pointer. ideas?

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Morning, what causes numbness on the left hand pinky finger? i am experiencing this every morning when i wake up?

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Mild numbness & tingling in left hand ring & pinky finger, why?

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Numbness in index finger left hand, are these things temporary ?

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I have numbness in my left hand finger tips.could this be a stroke?

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My husband is having dizziness, lighheadness, numbness in 2 left hand fingers. wat he is suffering from? he is 35 yrs old.

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I have had numbness in the tip of my middle and ring finger on my left hand for a few weeks. it's a constant numbness, even present when i'm relaxing?

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