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Index finger completely numb for 2 days. adjacent fingers ok. only other symptom is neck pain. what could this be?

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Dr. Bing Shi answered

See a neurosurgeon: It looks like from the 7th cervical nerve compression, . See a neurosurgeon and you will likely need a mri. I am an anesthesiologist.

Answered 12/17/2013

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A member asked:

Index finger completely numb for 2 days. adjacent fingers ok. only other symptom is neck pain. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bing Shi answered

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