Nerve compression: The most common cause is nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome which affect the thumb through half of the ring fingers and often a problem at night. Less common are compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist or elbow (cubital tunnel) and cervical (neck) problems. Diffuse "polyneuropathe" can occur from diabetes. When numbness is frequent you should see a hand surgeon.
Answered 5/4/2014
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Carpal Tunnel Syn: Carpal tunnel syndrome is probably the most likely problem. Numbness feelings are due to nerve problems. Certainly, lots of nerve problems are possible, but carpal tunnel is very very common cause of hand numbness. Have this checked by your doctor or a hand surgeon. I'm sure they can help you and you'll be glad you did.
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Hand numbness: Most likely carpal tunnel syndrome. Also consider cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, guyon's canal, and cervical radiculopathy.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Numbness : Numbness in the hand could be a symptom related to peripheral nerve compression, like carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome. Hand surgeons are the most indicated specialist to take care of this. Go to handsurgery.Org to find a specialist in your area.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Consultation,EMG/NCT: Bilateral hand numbness can be commonly caused by either systemic issues like diabetes, vitamin deficiencies etc or can be due to peripheral causes like nerve compressions in the neck, elbow or hand. See your pcp who will refer you to a neurologist. After the investigations you will get referred to a hand specialist if you have ulnar or median nerve compressions for surgical release procedures.
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