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Why is there numbness along my fingertips?

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Published At January 23, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My thumb, index, and ring fingers are all super numb at the fingertips. This numbness has lasted for five days, and now I am getting horrible sharp pains in my index finger. Previously, I have carpal tunnel syndrome.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You have mentioned numbness in your hand fingertips, and the area mentioned appears to be that of the median nerve region. Now, if this pain and numbness are severe and persistent, then the advice to you is to get a nerve conduction study done and look for the severity of compression. If compression is severe, then the initial trial of the brace can be given. But, if there is no improvement, then a small surgery in the form of Carpal tunnel decompression should be done. Also, medication for neuropathic symptoms like Pregabalin or Gabapentin should be initiated along with Vitamin B12 supplementation as it acts as a neuro regenerator. Also, can you also tell me whether you have any neck pain with pain radiating in upper limbs or any other vascular issue as clinical presentation can also be the same in the condition?

Thank you.

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

Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena
Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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