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I am 20 years old, and woke up with the end joint of my right index finger numb with no tingling for several hours now, but nothing else feels wrong.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Overused finger: You may have overused your index finger by overusing it in the use of a computer. Resting the finger is helpful

Answered 10/13/2016

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