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What Causes Severe Numbness Of The Fingers?
Question: hi I have cold numb fingers on both hands more on my right hand. Happens more and more often lately. Happened yesterday when I was driving, today I am using he computer, frequently happens when I am reading a book. I am aged 71. I have osteo arthritis in my spine, feet, hands etc. Have had this problem for many years but is getting more and more frequent now..
Brief Answer:
Due to nerve root compression at cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Osteoarthritis in the spine causes disc prolapse and nerve root compression at the level of cervical spine causing numbness of the fingers. You should do following to have relief -
-At least have an x ray of cervical spine. Best will be to have a MRI of spine.
-Wear a cervical collar. This will at least give rest to your strained muscles.
-Avoid bending your neck at abnormal position for long time, like on computer.
-Do warm water fomentation with help of water bag over your neck.
-Take a good analgesic like combination of tramadol with paracetamol.
-Test for levels of vitamin B12, If low do take Vitamin B12 supplements.
-Take help of a physiothearpist .He will be able to give your relief by intermittent traction, ultrasonic therapy etc.
Medicines like Gabapentin and Pregabalin can also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Due to nerve root compression at cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Osteoarthritis in the spine causes disc prolapse and nerve root compression at the level of cervical spine causing numbness of the fingers. You should do following to have relief -
-At least have an x ray of cervical spine. Best will be to have a MRI of spine.
-Wear a cervical collar. This will at least give rest to your strained muscles.
-Avoid bending your neck at abnormal position for long time, like on computer.
-Do warm water fomentation with help of water bag over your neck.
-Take a good analgesic like combination of tramadol with paracetamol.
-Test for levels of vitamin B12, If low do take Vitamin B12 supplements.
-Take help of a physiothearpist .He will be able to give your relief by intermittent traction, ultrasonic therapy etc.
Medicines like Gabapentin and Pregabalin can also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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