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What Causes Numbness In Fingertips After An Elbow Injury?

Posted on Sat, 9 Jan 2016

Question: Yes, I have numbness in the fingertips of both hands. Long in the past I broke both elbows and one has always had a little pain ever since. That is my left elbow and there appears to be more numbness n my left hand. I also regularly drive a motorcycle if that has any bearing.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please tell some further details:

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I would surely like to address your concerns at my best but I need to know a few details beforehand-
1)Do you have any other medical or disease history like Diabetes,Thyroid disorder or any other disease?
2)Since when are you are having this numbness?Is it static,worsening or improving in course?
3)Do you have any addictions-particularly referring to chronic alcohol intake?

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details so that I can answer this well.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (37 minutes later)

I have no other disease history other than common colds or flu and may have a slight cold right now.
I have noticed the symptoms over the last two weeks or so, primarily around the middle finger of my right hand and increasing discomfort in my left elbow. All symptoms seemed to be greater last night and riding the motorcycle to work this morning.
We typically have a glass of wine with dinner and have for several years.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Physical examination.

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.

I need to mention after considering all details,that your symptoms do not appear to fit into a specific disease etiology.

Its hard to comment upon the significance of numbness in right middle finger at the moment because,it may be just be due to a non-organic(anxiety/psychogenic) etiology and may improve after some days or it may be indicative of some nerve damage.I suggest you to undergo physical examination by a physician,if this symptom persists for long.
Left elbow pain should also be examined by a physician, and assessed if it is a joint related or soft tissue pathology.

If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (5 hours later)

Thank you. wrb

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please get back in case of any future queries.

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Pleasure.

If that's for the day,please get back to me in case you have any query in future.

For now,please close the thread,rate it and write a review.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad