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What Causes Hand Numbness?
Brief Answer:
it could be carpal tunnel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
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a very common cause of hand numbness (usually of the thumb, index and middle finger mostly) is the carpal tunnel syndrome. This is caused by pressure on the median nerve. An orthopedics specialist or a neurologist should be consulted to determine the diagnosis. Testing the median nerve with special tests may confirm it (nerve conduction studies). At first the most common time that symptoms occur is during the night.
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it could be carpal tunnel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
a very common cause of hand numbness (usually of the thumb, index and middle finger mostly) is the carpal tunnel syndrome. This is caused by pressure on the median nerve. An orthopedics specialist or a neurologist should be consulted to determine the diagnosis. Testing the median nerve with special tests may confirm it (nerve conduction studies). At first the most common time that symptoms occur is during the night.
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You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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