Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What can contribute to hand weaknesses over a 6 months?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Nerve compression: Several nerve compressions can lead to hand weakness. One of the more common is compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow - cubital tunnel syndrome. You should be evaulated by a neurologist or hand surgeon.
Answered 6/27/2012
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have been having involuntary jerking iand weakness n my hands that started about 3 months ago.What can it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am experiencing hand weakness and excruciating pains this past few weeks. Cause?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Numbness and weakness in my hands while laying down to sleep. Fine when in upright position. Likely cause?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What can I do to address shaky hands / weakness?
How can I treat weakness due to excessive hand practice?
Help! i'm having extreme weakness in my hand - what's going on?
Why do I always feel weakness in my hands after making a fist? Why do my hands feel that way?
I am feeling weakness. Sometimes my hands also shivers due to weakness. Please guide me on this. Thanks?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
