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What Causes Sharp Pain And Numbness In The Fingers?
i am 49 years of age and i am a Data entry specialist, for 15 years and i am experiencing sharp pain and numbness in my 2 middle fingers on my right hand.. the other morning i got up and my hand shook so bad i was unable to calm it down.. it finally calmed down... i am having knee surgery in a few days and i was wondering if this is something that i need to share with my surgeon.. and what can you tell me what might be wrong with my right hand.... thanks
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Hello,
We have to rule out possible causes like peripheral neuropathy. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. As of now, you can take analgesics like Gabapentin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
We have to rule out possible causes like peripheral neuropathy. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. As of now, you can take analgesics like Gabapentin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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