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I have had numbness for a week or so between the base of my right index finger and middle finger. i have just noticed that i now have the same type of numbness at the base of my left middle finger and ring finger? i'm just wondering what this could b

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Carpal tunnel: A common cause is carpal tunnel syndrome caused by thickened wrist ligaments pressing on nerves entering the fingers. A hand surgeon can evaluate you for this and discuss treatment options like a brace,physical therapy,corticosteroid injection or surgery. A neurologist can perform a test(EMG) to document the diagnosis if needed.

Answered 6/4/2018

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