A 44-year-old female asked:
why would my hands keep going numb. its bad at night?
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Dr. Daniel Lee answered
26 years experience Internal Medicine
May be carpal tunnel: It is possible that you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. When sleeping at night, you may be flexing your wrist or sleeping on it. There is a nerve which can be compressed leading to numbness. It tends to affect the thumb, index, and middle finger. However, you should see your primary care provider to confirm this as there are other possibilities as well.
Answered on Aug 16, 2013
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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered
45 years experience Travel Medicine
Carpal Tunnel?: Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when medial nerve-which runs through the tight channel of the middle wrist begins to get pinched as it travels out to palm & fingers. Tingling, numbness & sometimes weakness & pain are first felt at night. When awakened many will try to shake their hands to 'wake them up'
the diagnosis should be confirmed & can be treated a variety of ways. Many ailments can mimic it.
Answered on Apr 26, 2015
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Dr. Peter Ihle answered
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More of a Hx is --: --needed. CTS is a good bet, but U will find that it involves the thumd, index, middle, & the thumb side of the ring finger. Also if it improves b ... Read More
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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered
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Dr. George Jacobs answered
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You need examination: This may be positional but no one can tell without examining you. You need to see an orthopedic or neurological surgeon to evaluate your repeating sym ... Read More
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Dr. Lori Lange answered
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Neuropathy: Nerve pain is due to a cause. I would start with a doctor check up and labs. Peripheral neuropathy could be caused by diabetes, deficiency of B12 and ... Read More
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