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What Causes Numbness In Pinky And Index Fingers?
hi. I have chronic rib cage pain on my left side complete with muscle spasms. it seems like when ever this happens my pinky and index fingers feel slightly numb, and I have some numbness in my toes on the left side. The pain only happens if I touch the area or I sleep on it funny. I was wondering what kind of dr do I need to see about this? My family Dr thinks I should go to an orthopedic surgeon but I m not sure. What could be causing this and who should I talk too?
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
hi
Do nothing, just take tylenol tabs and hot fomentation to affected area.Try to lie flat on back during sleep and be cautious about sleeping on sides.If it still remains, see an orthopedic doctor
best wishes
Do nothing, just take tylenol tabs and hot fomentation to affected area.Try to lie flat on back during sleep and be cautious about sleeping on sides.If it still remains, see an orthopedic doctor
best wishes
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