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Tingling In Pinky Finger, Atrophy On Same Hand. Is It An Autoimmune Disease?
Hello...i have tingling in my pinky and atrophy in the same hand. I dnt slur, I dnt laugh or cry uncontrollably. And I have no weakness. Though in 2005 I punched a brick wall with both hands. I had the right hand treated..but not the left. I attributed my left hand atrophy to that. My question is, does this sound like als or some autoimune disease?
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The tingling and the muscle atrophy that you have described seems to be related to a disuse atrophy. A nerve injury or degeneration is the most likely cause. A nerve conduction testing will help in proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The tingling and the muscle atrophy that you have described seems to be related to a disuse atrophy. A nerve injury or degeneration is the most likely cause. A nerve conduction testing will help in proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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