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I have numbness and loss of sensation in my right hand, specifically thumb and index finger and find it difficult to pinch or exert pressure. ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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R hand parathesia: Seek medical attention from neurologist this week. Could be sprain, entrapment, carpal tunnel, cervical spine disease or rarely from vascular occlusion( if hand cold and decrease pulse seek attention immediately) ,, autoimmune disease or multiple sclerosis.

Answered 11/28/2014

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A member asked:

I have numbness and loss of sensation in my right hand, specifically thumb and index finger and find it difficult to pinch or exert pressure. ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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