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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers?
Question: MY FINGERS GO NUMB WHEN I TYPE ON THE COMPUTER TOO MUCH OR
WHEN I SLEEP AT NIGHT SOMETIMES ITS 1 HAND OR IT CAN BE BOTH
WHEN I SLEEP AT NIGHT SOMETIMES ITS 1 HAND OR IT CAN BE BOTH
Brief Answer:
Possible carpal tunnel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
This may be carpal tunnel syndrome which is compression of hand nerve in wrist area. You should do EMG or MRI scan of the wrist to confirm my diagnosis and then it can be treated surgically or by steroid injections. Wish you good health. Regards
Possible carpal tunnel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
This may be carpal tunnel syndrome which is compression of hand nerve in wrist area. You should do EMG or MRI scan of the wrist to confirm my diagnosis and then it can be treated surgically or by steroid injections. Wish you good health. Regards
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Dr. Raju A.T
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