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What is the treatment for numb and painful hands and fingers?

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Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At June 5, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 25, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 58 years old and currently working in a meat shop, working always in frozen foods. My problem now is about my hands (fingers). It is numb and painful. I always feel this everyday and wake up with numb and pain. Any medicine or vitamins aside from Vitamin B1, B6, B12?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Keeping a hand in freeze or ice-cold things for a long time, makes your blood vessels constrict and prevents heat from escaping from the body. Continuously blood vessel constriction will not allow blood to reach the hand tissues and nerves. So, numbness and pain come. If you are diabetic or hypertensive, the condition will make the situation worse. So, in between your work just rinse your hand and fingers in warm water, not very hot. Use thick rubber gloves to avoid direct cold to your hand.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. C. Elanchezhian
Dr. C. Elanchezhian

General Medicine

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