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3.4.5th fingers(only fingers. none in the palm hand arm) become numb for 1 hour after i wake up in the morning. what kinda illness could cause such?

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Dr. Mahmoud Moammar answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Nerve compression: I think it is a nerve compression mostly from the way you slept. I don't think that any further work up is needed at this time.

Answered 4/19/2014

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A member asked:

3.4.5th fingers(only fingers. none in the palm hand arm) become numb for 1 hour after i wake up in the morning. what kinda illness could cause such?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mahmoud Moammar answered

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