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My right ring finger has been going numb randomly for about 5 years. it comes and goes. no injury. ?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Nerve: Could be pinched nerve anywhere from the neck level to the wrist. An ENG and radiological studies would help sort this out.

Answered 4/26/2015

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