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Feeling numbness in my fingers on holding my cell phone or on sleeping on my hand after a short period of time. what could it be?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Numbness: Have you ever had the sensation of your foot "falling asleep" if you are sitting very still in a chair without moving? Same thing. If you cut off the blood supply to the nerve it sends out a tingly feeling. If you move around slightly and the circulation returns the feeling of normality returns.

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Answered 2/17/2017

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A member asked:

Feeling numbness in my fingers on holding my cell phone or on sleeping on my hand after a short period of time. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Italia agreed

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