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What Causes Slight Tingling Feeling In Wrist, Little And Ring Fingers?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: I have been having slight tingling in the pinky (little finger) and ring finger on the RIGHT arm as well as my wrist. Sometimes I feel it in the shoulder and a little bit on the medial side of my arm. The sensation feels a bit like tingling and maybe has slightly less sensation.

This started yesterday, maybe just over 24 hours ago.

I have been under a lot of stress and panic attacks in the last month. Is it likely it is a result of this?

I am worried about a stroke/TIA, please indicate whether this is possible or not.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Less likely to be stroke

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question.

As you have tingling and numbness in ulnar distribution of only 24 hours we can consider the possibility of TIA or seizure. But you are having panic attacks and stress, then the present symptoms may not be serious too. Also TIA usually doesn't last for continous 24 hours.
Are you having any headache, vomiting, previous seizure, neck pain, fever.
Any history of alcohol, smoking, cocaine abuse, cardiac disease.

At the moment, I am not very concerned. However if the symptoms increases I will recommend you consult a neurologist.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad