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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Fingers?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015
Question: What cause numb and tingly index finger and middle finger on right hand
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such symptoms are characteristic for carpal tunnel syndrome. Due to median nerve compression in the wrist, tingling, numbness and pain appears in the first 3 fingers. The symptoms are worse during the night. The pain can radiate to the arm.

I suggest you to consult neurologist. Wrist ultrasound should be done as well as nerve conduction test called EMG. If the carpal tunnel syndrome is confirmed, surgery should be done.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (6 hours later)
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Grzegorz Stanko

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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Fingers?

Brief Answer: Carpal tunnel syndrome. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Such symptoms are characteristic for carpal tunnel syndrome. Due to median nerve compression in the wrist, tingling, numbness and pain appears in the first 3 fingers. The symptoms are worse during the night. The pain can radiate to the arm. I suggest you to consult neurologist. Wrist ultrasound should be done as well as nerve conduction test called EMG. If the carpal tunnel syndrome is confirmed, surgery should be done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.