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I had numbness in my right hand and fingers for three days and now it's moved into my left thumb as well. should i be concerned?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

While a number of: possibilities exist by far the most common cause for your symptoms is median neuropathy, or "carpal tunnel syndrome". A quick trip to your doctor for an exam will settle the issue and give you some guidance.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2018

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See doctor: It may be a nerve compression so see your doctor.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2018

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A member asked:

I had numbness in my right hand and fingers for three days and now it's moved into my left thumb as well. should i be concerned?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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