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Pinky and ring finger tingle while sleeping. should i be worried?

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Nerve issue: A common cause of this is ulnar nerve entrapment/compression at the elbow. There are tests and treatments for this. Have it checked out.

Answered 11/25/2013

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A member asked:

Pinky and ring finger tingle while sleeping. should i be worried?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

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