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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers?

Posted on Wed, 19 Oct 2016

Question: I have numbness in my left finger. Now it has spread to other fingers. hard to use that hand

very scared. work with my hands

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Some details.

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

If you would have presented to me as an outpatient,I would have asked you the following details in order to answer this well further-
1)Are these abnormal sensations in hands,more in day or night?
2)Do you have Diabetes,Thyroid disorder or any other comorbidity?

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

Regards
Dr Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 days later)

Seems better after working my hand all day. Trying not to sleep on that side. Strength still gone but some feeling back

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurological examination/Nerve conduction study.

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

Considering loss of sensations and strength,I would suggest that its better for you to get a physical examination done by a neurologist.Nerve conduction studies might be needed to establish the diagnosis.

Please visit a neurologist in person for the sake of diagnosis.That's in your best interest.

Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up else please close the thread,rate it and write a review.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar