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My middle and ring finger on my right hand constantly numb and when i wake up in the morning aside from my fingers being tight and numb my elbow hurt?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Numb fingers: There is no way to know the answer without a clinical examination and follow-up testing. Make an appointment with your family doctor. If necessary he/she will refer you to a specialist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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