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What Causes Pain And Tingling Sensation In The Hand?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Question: My right hand has tingling on the palm and pain between thr thumb and finger. It tingles and is painful. Usually happens when I wake up in he morning.It is difficult to hold a pen and write. Tingling is the worst.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised and get investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
There seems to be possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome or median neuropathy.
Is there any neck pain?
You need to get nerve conduction study.
Pain killers with pain modulator like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used.
Carpal tunnel splint is also available.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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What Causes Pain And Tingling Sensation In The Hand?

Brief Answer: Take treatment as advised and get investigated Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. There seems to be possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome or median neuropathy. Is there any neck pain? You need to get nerve conduction study. Pain killers with pain modulator like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used. Carpal tunnel splint is also available. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist