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Can Carpel Tunnel Cause Numbness In The Fingers?

I have been wearing a brace and taking anti inflammatory meds for a week now. Carpal tunnel. My shoulder continues to hurt 3-4/10 and it tingles. My index finger/thumb tingle and my index finger is numb. Is this carpal tunnel or is it possibly something else? How long do I need to wait to expect to notice a difference?
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Carpel tunnel cause numbness in the fingers. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy and guillain-Barre syndrome . The symptoms could also be due to Carpel tunnel syndrome ,which can be find out after diagnosis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order electromyogram. , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondylosis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also do wrist splinting or recommend endoscopic surgery.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Carpel Tunnel Cause Numbness In The Fingers?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Carpel tunnel cause numbness in the fingers. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy and guillain-Barre syndrome . The symptoms could also be due to Carpel tunnel syndrome ,which can be find out after diagnosis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order electromyogram. , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondylosis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also do wrist splinting or recommend endoscopic surgery. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari