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Extreme hand pain with numbness and tingling i've tried braces but doesn't help started in right hand now both hands i work in a factory what can help?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly surgery: There are many potential causes, but it sounds like you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. A nerve conduction test can usually determine the cause. If it is carpal tunnel syndrome and you are still symptomatic after bracing, then either injection therapy or surgery are the two more involved options. Thank you for your question.

Answered 12/29/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Diagnosis first: hand pain, numbness can indicate carpal tunnel or another nerve compression syndrome. Once your diagnosis is made then anti-inflammatory medication, corticosteroid injections, work modification, further testing to see if other things such as metabolic or endocrine or inflammatory conditions exist. Talk to your PCP and consider a consultaion with a hand surgeon

Answered 2/10/2017

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Need more care: Your hand needs evaluation in real time with a physician. Muscle strain and nerve compression syndromes are common with factory workers (using hands repetitively). Please arrange an exam ASAP. You might have imaging and probable referral to a hand specialist. Good luck and hope you heal soon...

Answered 3/28/2016

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