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My hands "fall asleep" a lot. why? usually it's when i'm on my phone...

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Carpal tunnel.: Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome - a compression of the median nerve in the tunnel as it enters the wrist. Usually causes numbness / tingling in the first three digits of the hand. Treatment is rest / splint and non steroidal anti-inflammatory meds.

Answered 8/5/2018

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