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My son fingers on his right hand was shaking slightly, and the 2 middle fingers were temporarily fused ,he has no pain or numbness. he takes metformin for pre diabetes....might this be carpal tunnel....he works with his hands a lot.

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Traumatic injury?: Your description is not sufficient for diagnosis but suggests the possibility of hand trauma that is impacting hand soft tissue, bone and nerves. Must check with an orthopedist

Answered 8/14/2020

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A member asked:

My son fingers on his right hand was shaking slightly, and the 2 middle fingers were temporarily fused ,he has no pain or numbness. he takes metformin for pre diabetes....might this be carpal tunnel....he works with his hands a lot.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

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