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What Causes Numbness In The Right Hand And Fingers?

Posted on Thu, 1 Sep 2016

Question: I have numbness in my right hand and fingers.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Provide more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Is this numbness involving only one limb?
Any history of neck pain, urinary complains, weakness in involved limb?
You may be having carpal tunnel syndrome or cervical radiculopathy.
Any investigation done?
Get back with these details.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

No history of any of the above and no investigation. I also experience a tingleing in my right leg in the area of my thiegh.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get investigated and examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need examination by a neurologist before getting investigation.
However nerve conduction study may be required.
Need of imaging of spine depends upon clinical examination findings.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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