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What causes a numb finger?
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Nerve disfuction: Ny type of nerve dsifunction could be responsible for causing numbness in a finger. From brain injuries to peripheral nerve injury. Did you have any trauma? Stroke? Neck injury? I'll be glad to help you if you provide more details about your case.
Answered 6/8/2015
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Many possibilities: Numbness can occur from various reasons. Some potential causes include vitamin deficiency, nerve damage, nerve compression, alcohol over consumption, side effects of different medications, or as a result of different systemic medical conditions. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the exact cause of the numbness in order to obtain the best possible treatment.
Answered 4/6/2013
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