What Causes Numbness And Tingling On Fingers With Pain In Thumb?

Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2014

Question: my right fingers are getting numb. They tingle as if they're sleep. however there has started to be pain in my thumb. this usually only happens at night. sometimes the pain in my thumb wakes me up. this. used to only happen several. times a month. now it happens daily and is very painful

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Carpal tunnel syndrome may be a cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
After going through your description of suffering the most likely treatable cause is- Carpal tunnel syndrome that is nerve (Median) compression at wrist. This leads to numbness and tingling sensation in thumb, index finger and difficulty in doing fine work. May be confirmed by nerve study (EMG/NCV).
Do you have medical illness like Thyroid dysfunction and multiple joint pain as it is common in these patient.
You may take drugs like pregablin, Ibuprofen along with wrist support/brace (night splint) after having a word with your local doctor.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar