Question 1

what can cause numbness in hands and fingers?

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Numbness: Numbness involving hands and fingers can be caused by various conditions, most commonly carpal tunnel syndrome, other causes may include other upper extremity nerve injuries (such as a pinched nerve in the elbow); a pinched nerve in the neck can also cause numbness in hands/fingers. Best to discuss with your md for an exam.

Question 2

why do i feel numbness on my hands or fingers?

Accepted Answer

Carp tunnel syndrome: Numbness of the hands can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome/or nerve damage at the wrist, especially if you spend a lot of time on the computer. It is also can be due to radiculopathy/or nerve damage around the spine. Polyneuropathy is also a possibility. It is very important that you see neurologist and have a few tests done, especially emg, electromyography.

Question 3

i sometimes get numbness  in fingers and hands is that bad?

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Information: There can be many causes both anatomic and metabolic. One the most commone causes is carpal tunnel syndrome. It should be evaluated.

Question 4

numbness in the hands and fingers from typing too much, but how do i tell boss?

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Numbness: Tell him after you see a neurologist or hand specialist because it may not be from typing. If you have verification of a carpel tunnel syndrome it can be aggrevated by keyboarding.

Question 5

can you tell me how to cure numbness in my hands & fingers all the time?

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Splint: Rest, night splint, vitamin b6 100mg / day, over the counter anti-inflammatory meds and ergonomic changes to work space.  If there is no improvement see a hand surgeon.

Question 6

random hand and finger numbness?

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Many causes: Some causes of random hand and finger numbness include cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve at the neck), thoracic outlet syndrome (pinched nerve or blood vessel in the upper chest/shoulder region) and peripheral neuropathy (carpal or cubital tunnel, and diabetic neuropathy).

Question 7

what are finger and hand numbness symptoms of?

Accepted Answer

Most common CTS: Carpal tunnel is common, ulnar nerve or cubital tunnel, neck discs, nerve compression are common issues.

Question 8

i have numbness in my middle right hand finger?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel : The most common cause of numbness in the middle finger of the hand is compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The middle finger is followed by the index finger, thumb and half of the ring finger. If you also have blanching of the finger along with numbness you may have raynaud's syndrome, a vascular constriction brought on by cold. Wrist position can affect the numbness.

Question 9

what would cause numbness in my fingers and hand?

Accepted Answer

Many causes,: Since not feet, neuropathy unlikely. Carpal tunnel and ulnar neuropathy are the most common, and carpal tunnel invloves all digits except for the last.  Steroid injections can help.  Surgery could be in the cards.  And repetitive motion activities are causes.

Question 10

can rotator cuff issues cause numbness in hand and fingers?

Accepted Answer

Possible/unlikely: If there is a significant amount of swelling around the nerves that pass through to the arm and hand, a rotator cuff tear could cause those symptoms.  It is far more likely that a nerve is being pinched- either in the neck or tight muscles around the neck/shoulder.  A physiatrist can diagnose and treat these conditions.

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