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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Ring And Little Fingers?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Question: About 2 months ago I started having a tingling sensation in my left pinky finger and ring finger. Now I seem to have a swollen feeling in the left hand.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.
do you have history of diabetes or hypothyroidism.
carpal tunnel diagnosis was confirmed clinically ? Any MRI was done?
EMG NCV nerve conduction study wa done?
do you have neck pain. ?
waiting for your reply.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (16 minutes later)
No history of diabetes. No history of hypothyroidism, although daughter - now 36 - was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at birth.

My primary physician diagnosed carpal tunnel in her office. No MRI was done.

No nerve conduction study was done.

No neck pain.

I do take 4 prescription medicines: Furosemide, clopidogrel, atorvastatin, and lisinopril.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (39 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have read your query.

The swelling and numbness may be related to carpal tunnel. In carpal tunnel there is edema over tendon at wrist below flexor retinaculum. Due to increased pressure there is compression of median nerve leading to numbness.

In this context I suggest you ask your physiotherapist for therapy for Carpal tunnel. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you. In addition you can take vitamin C supplement along with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory for faster healing. Medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin can also be started consulting your doctor.

Besides carpal tunnel, your doctor should also check for possible cervical disc bulges.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Ring And Little Fingers?

Brief Answer: I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better. Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better. do you have history of diabetes or hypothyroidism. carpal tunnel diagnosis was confirmed clinically ? Any MRI was done? EMG NCV nerve conduction study wa done? do you have neck pain. ? waiting for your reply.