Question 1

I was born with bent in pinky fingers and now one hurts badly and they never hurt before. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

The bent pinky fingers are a genetic trait. You likely have an unrelated injury or process.

Question 2

My left ring and pinky finger have been numb. what is the cause and how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Numbness of the the ring and little fingers is usually the result of compression of the ulnar nerve somewhere along the arm and usually at the elbow. It is called cubital tunnel syndrome not to be confused with carpal tunnel syndrome. It can also be the result of a herniated disc in the neck. An nerve test is used to localize the cause and help determine treatment.

Question 3

What might be the cause of the pain in the lower part of my pinky finger? more specifically, in the two lower knuckle when moved/bent/clenched etc.

Accepted Answer

If it involves the joints, it may be a type of arthritis. Follow up with your MD for an examine, investigations and management. All the best.

Question 4

What causes numbness in my fingers my pinky finger has been numb for a week what causes it

Accepted Answer

Several things can be responsible for numbness in the small finger-cubital tunnel syndrome is one of the most common reasons.  Proper evaluation by a hand surgeon and a nerve conduction study may help defining your problem.

Question 5

What would cause me to have constant  numbness in my left thumb and 3 fingers  not in my pinky?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome. First 3.5 fingers. Median nerve compression at the wrist. Does this sound accurate?

Question 6

What causes my ring finger and pinky finger to tingle, go numb and shocks?

Accepted Answer

The location of your problem is in the distribution of the ulnar nerve, and there may be compression at the elbow, wrist, or even higher in the chest or shoulder.  This can be readily evaluated on physical exam, and can be further studied, if necessary by an EMG test.

Question 7

My pinky and ring fingers get pins and needles sometimes. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

The ulnar nerve supplies feeling to part of your ring finger and the pinky. It travels from your neck, across your elbow and then into the palm of your hand. A common area where it can get irritated is at the elbow. Avoid leaning on your elbows or bending them excessively to minimize irritation there.

Question 8

Causes of brown fingernails tips? no lines, similar to a gradient.
more prominent on pinky finger and thumb.
non smoker?

Accepted Answer

There are two things that come to mind. Normal pigment from a person of dark color, or melanoma. Fungal infections also cause brown nails. The proper diagnosis comes from an inspection of the nail and doing a good examination

Question 9

Back of pinky finger becomes an itchy bump but then the itching stops but the bump is still there. there was a bit of burning as well. causes?

Accepted Answer

Annoying ! So we derive more pleasure by scratching more and harder till we feel pain. By now , you would have irritated and break the top layer of your skin causing the burning sensation. Worst when you wash with warm water!

Question 10

What are the chances that a "soft tissue benign neoplasm" on my pinky finger will grow big enough to cause my pinky finger to be dysfunctional?

Accepted Answer

You can wait and see or have it removed now.  You can have it removed later if it starts bothering you.

What causes my pinky finger to lock up

I was born with bent in pinky fingers and now one hurts badly and they never hurt before. what could be the cause?

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My left ring and pinky finger have been numb. what is the cause and how do i treat it?

What might be the cause of the pain in the lower part of my pinky finger? more specifically, in the two lower knuckle when moved/bent/clenched etc.

What causes numbness in my fingers my pinky finger has been numb for a week what causes it

What would cause me to have constant numbness in my left thumb and 3 fingers not in my pinky?

What causes my ring finger and pinky finger to tingle, go numb and shocks?

My pinky and ring fingers get pins and needles sometimes. what could be the cause of this?

Causes of brown fingernails tips? no lines, similar to a gradient. more prominent on pinky finger and thumb. non smoker?

Back of pinky finger becomes an itchy bump but then the itching stops but the bump is still there. there was a bit of burning as well. causes?

What are the chances that a "soft tissue benign neoplasm" on my pinky finger will grow big enough to cause my pinky finger to be dysfunctional?

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