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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Fingers?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015
Question: I have 4 discs compressing on the nerves in my neck . Thumb and index fingers are numb and serve tingling down the left shoulder/arm . Im on anti inflamatries . Not relieving any pain . Whats the next step
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Primary treatment is rest and analgesic.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Primary treatment of cervical disc prolapse is rest to neck and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.If pain is severe then strong analgesic such as tramadol can be taken after consulting your doctor. Mecobalamine is helpful in reducing tingling and numbness. If pain is not relieved by this treatment of nearly 21 days then MRI is advisable and operative decompression is planned.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Fingers?

Brief Answer: Primary treatment is rest and analgesic. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Primary treatment of cervical disc prolapse is rest to neck and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.If pain is severe then strong analgesic such as tramadol can be taken after consulting your doctor. Mecobalamine is helpful in reducing tingling and numbness. If pain is not relieved by this treatment of nearly 21 days then MRI is advisable and operative decompression is planned. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.