A 36-year-old female asked:
a week after hand surgery, my fingers are experiencing constant "pins and needles". how long can i expect this to last, or when should i be conc
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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
I'd be concerned now: Call your Dr. who did the surgery,and let him know what is going on. This may be nothing,orit could be something serious like nerve damage.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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Dr. Charles Gordon commented
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
If he put your hand in a rigid cast and you have some swelling post surgery, not uncommon, then he has to cut cast immediately to relieve pressure. See him today for evaluation!
Jun 13, 2016
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