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O Have Tingling In My Fingers And Palms And My
Question: O have tingling in my fingers and palms and my fingers feel too swollen to make a fist. My wrists are not bothering me at all.
O have tingling in my fingers and palms and my fingers feel too swollen to make a fist. My wrists are not bothering me at all.
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different possible causes of your symptoms.
In some persons, the exact cause of these type of symptoms is not found and they resolve with minimal treatment eg rest and the use of anti inflammatory medication eg ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen etc
Some possible causes are: (1) trauma to the nerves in the area eg arthritis of the neck or shoulder may cause tingling or other abnormal sensations to occur
If there is any recent injury to any of these areas, this can also be a cause as well.
An xray of the neck and shoulder would determine if there are any issues in this area
(2)autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
A blood test such as ESR , which checks for inflammation in the body, can determine if this is a possibility.
If the ESR is high then further testing may be done eg a complete blood count and specific tests for RH or any of the similar conditions
(3)infection- a complete blood count would be helpful here
It is possible with rest and the use of the anti inflammatory medication may be helpful if you are not able to be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different possible causes of your symptoms.
In some persons, the exact cause of these type of symptoms is not found and they resolve with minimal treatment eg rest and the use of anti inflammatory medication eg ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen etc
Some possible causes are: (1) trauma to the nerves in the area eg arthritis of the neck or shoulder may cause tingling or other abnormal sensations to occur
If there is any recent injury to any of these areas, this can also be a cause as well.
An xray of the neck and shoulder would determine if there are any issues in this area
(2)autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
A blood test such as ESR , which checks for inflammation in the body, can determine if this is a possibility.
If the ESR is high then further testing may be done eg a complete blood count and specific tests for RH or any of the similar conditions
(3)infection- a complete blood count would be helpful here
It is possible with rest and the use of the anti inflammatory medication may be helpful if you are not able to be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different possible causes of your symptoms.
In some persons, the exact cause of these type of symptoms is not found and they resolve with minimal treatment eg rest and the use of anti inflammatory medication eg ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen etc
Some possible causes are: (1) trauma to the nerves in the area eg arthritis of the neck or shoulder may cause tingling or other abnormal sensations to occur
If there is any recent injury to any of these areas, this can also be a cause as well.
An xray of the neck and shoulder would determine if there are any issues in this area
(2)autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
A blood test such as ESR , which checks for inflammation in the body, can determine if this is a possibility.
If the ESR is high then further testing may be done eg a complete blood count and specific tests for RH or any of the similar conditions
(3)infection- a complete blood count would be helpful here
It is possible with rest and the use of the anti inflammatory medication may be helpful if you are not able to be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different possible causes of your symptoms.
In some persons, the exact cause of these type of symptoms is not found and they resolve with minimal treatment eg rest and the use of anti inflammatory medication eg ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen etc
Some possible causes are: (1) trauma to the nerves in the area eg arthritis of the neck or shoulder may cause tingling or other abnormal sensations to occur
If there is any recent injury to any of these areas, this can also be a cause as well.
An xray of the neck and shoulder would determine if there are any issues in this area
(2)autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
A blood test such as ESR , which checks for inflammation in the body, can determine if this is a possibility.
If the ESR is high then further testing may be done eg a complete blood count and specific tests for RH or any of the similar conditions
(3)infection- a complete blood count would be helpful here
It is possible with rest and the use of the anti inflammatory medication may be helpful if you are not able to be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
arthritis only in hands? any other place or symptoms for that or lupus?
arthritis only in hands? any other place or symptoms for that or lupus?
Brief Answer:
changes in the neck and shoulder can also cause problem
Detailed Answer:
HI
Arthritis in the hands can cause issues but if there is arthritis in the neck or shoulders can also cause problems as well
The nerves that supply the hands, arms and forearm emerge from the neck and pass through areas in the shoulder. Persons with arthritis in these areas can have tingling or other nerve related symptoms because the changes in the bones can compress or otherwise affect the nerves
This is the reason that, for example, persons with arthritis in the lower back can have numbness or tingling etc in the legs and thighs
changes in the neck and shoulder can also cause problem
Detailed Answer:
HI
Arthritis in the hands can cause issues but if there is arthritis in the neck or shoulders can also cause problems as well
The nerves that supply the hands, arms and forearm emerge from the neck and pass through areas in the shoulder. Persons with arthritis in these areas can have tingling or other nerve related symptoms because the changes in the bones can compress or otherwise affect the nerves
This is the reason that, for example, persons with arthritis in the lower back can have numbness or tingling etc in the legs and thighs
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
changes in the neck and shoulder can also cause problem
Detailed Answer:
HI
Arthritis in the hands can cause issues but if there is arthritis in the neck or shoulders can also cause problems as well
The nerves that supply the hands, arms and forearm emerge from the neck and pass through areas in the shoulder. Persons with arthritis in these areas can have tingling or other nerve related symptoms because the changes in the bones can compress or otherwise affect the nerves
This is the reason that, for example, persons with arthritis in the lower back can have numbness or tingling etc in the legs and thighs
changes in the neck and shoulder can also cause problem
Detailed Answer:
HI
Arthritis in the hands can cause issues but if there is arthritis in the neck or shoulders can also cause problems as well
The nerves that supply the hands, arms and forearm emerge from the neck and pass through areas in the shoulder. Persons with arthritis in these areas can have tingling or other nerve related symptoms because the changes in the bones can compress or otherwise affect the nerves
This is the reason that, for example, persons with arthritis in the lower back can have numbness or tingling etc in the legs and thighs
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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