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What Causes Tingling And Numbness On Fingers?

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

Question: Why are my fingers tingly and really numb ? I'm 14

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Not to worry too much Detailed Answer: Dear Thanks for sharing with us your health problem. I will be more helpful if you give me more information such as when you feel those symptoms, during day or at night? What do you to release them? Do you know any factor that provoke that feeling? Theoretically that might be peripheral nerve problem, nothing to worry! Please explain to me your symptoms better so that I can help you better. Best regards Dr Eris Ranxha

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Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (11 minutes later)

I came home and my hands were fine. I chew caffiene gum. But then within 5 minutes of coming home my hands started becoming tingly. They then started to become numb. This was recently has been happening for the past 40 minutes. Its 4:48 pm here

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Anxiety disorder Detailed Answer: Dear I am happy to inform you that the symptoms that are bothering you are just a anxiety disorder produced by caffeine use. It is nothing to worry! You should avoid caffeine drinks and food, drink as much as you can camomile tea. It will pass and will no longer bother you. Thanks for sharing with us your problem, don't hesitate to contact me for further questions. Wish you all the best Sincerely Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (20 minutes later)

One more thing. Please also tell me if nicotine use by electronic cigarette could be a factor. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Not sure Detailed Answer: Dear I am not sure if nicotine is a factor but I can asure you that nicotine does a lot of other damages in your body so I suggest you to stop using it! Nicotine isn't related with anxiety disorder but at your age it can cause a lot of other problems! Antway if you stop using caffein, try not to use electronic nicotine cigarette, drink camomile tea and you will be fine. Wish you all the best Dr Eris Ranxha

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D