A member asked:

I am 23 weeks pregnant and my fingers have been feeling swollen and numb at the tips since 20 weeks. this has gone progressively worse over the past 2 weeks. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Carpal tunnel synd.: This is likely carpal tunnel syndrome and is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist due to fluid retention during pregnancy. Splinting your wrists at night may help. It should resolve after delivery.

Answered 1/10/2018

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