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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Mar 2017
Question: My fingers go numb each night like they are going to sleep and wakes me up.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Please provide more information about your symptoms such if fingers of one or both hands are affected, if shaking hand improves your symptoms, any other health issues, etc.

Awaiting.........
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)
both hands - pinkie to pointer not the thumbs
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Probably bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for the additional information.

In such case, you should get evaluated about bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

Nerve conduction study and Neurologist's evaluation are necessary for this purpose.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

Neurologist, Surgical

Practicing since :2004

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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers?

Brief Answer: Please provide more information. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Please provide more information about your symptoms such if fingers of one or both hands are affected, if shaking hand improves your symptoms, any other health issues, etc. Awaiting.........