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What does it mean if i hold something with my hands my fingers and hands start to go numb. sometimes my hands move like twitch on there own?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Possible CT Syndrome: If symptoms are confined to hands and fingers then carpal tunnel syndrome ( pinched nerve at wrist) is likely. Twitching seems a separate issue. See a neurologist.

Answered 11/5/2013

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A member asked:

What does it mean if i hold something with my hands my fingers and hands start to go numb. sometimes my hands move like twitch on there own?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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